Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Specialist

Job Title

Accounting Specialist

Location & Hours (not remote)

Lino Lakes, MN 55014 - Monday - Friday from 8:45am - 5:15pm

Who we are:

SMW Financial Credit Union was established in 1953 to assist members' financial needs in a credit

cooperative. Our mission is to build trusted relationships and strong financial futures for our members.

Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, goes to school, or volunteers in Anoka,

Hennepin, Ramsey, or Washington Counties of Minnesota. We play an active role in supporting those

communities through volunteerism and financial education. Offer everything from home-buying seminars

to loan and deposit products, to investment services, to free financial advice to our members.

At SMW, you are part of a team that is energetic, hardworking, and dedicated. We’re proudly building the

best possible team to serve the needs of our members.

Our philosophy is member-centric — loyal members are the key to our success, so we are service-oriented

team players with strong interpersonal skills, and great attitudes and are adaptable to a

changing environment. We hold to the adage “hire for attitude and train for skill.”

Founded on the credit union motto of “people helping people,” we look for candidates who want to make

a difference. We have the tools and training for the right individuals to live our member-centric

philosophy — to build trusting relationships and strong financial futures.

Description:

SMW Financial Credit Union is seeking an individual to join the Accounting Department full-time at our Lino Lakes branch.
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for posting transactions, account reconciliations, maintaining card dispute resolutions and report generation among other specific functions.

Essential Functions:

· Reconciles work by analyzing, researching, and verifying GL information and comparing system reports.

· Processes Board members compensation

· General ledger journal entry postings

· Maintain and process debit card disputes

· Process ACH files

· Accounts payable: entering invoices & expense reports, processing for approval following the established expense policy

· Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data

· Assists in month-end close processes

· Assists in overseeing escheatment

· Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes

· Protects and keeps company information confidential

Minimum Qualifications

· Education in Accounting/Finance, post-secondary preferred

· Banking or credit union experience preferred

· 1 year of continuous employment at the same place

· Ability to interact & communicate effectively with all credit union employees

· Demonstrated high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, reliability & personal accountability

· Ability to prioritize, manage time & maintain professionalism under pressure

· Proven understanding and interest in accounting and finance

· Ability to or sit for long periods of time

· Strong understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, and adaptable to different data systems

· Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

At SMW, we emphasize the importance of teamwork, an ongoing commitment to learning and training,

and a positive work environment. Employees receive generous and comprehensive benefits packages

which include:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Safe Harbor

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· Employee Assistance Program

· Health Insurance

· Health Savings Account

· Paid Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays, Holidays & Volunteer Time Off

· Short Term and Long Term Disability

· Dependent Care Flex

· Life Insurance

Physical setting:

· Office

Experience:

· Posting transactions

· Banking: 1 year

· Strong understanding of accounting

· Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals

Work Location: Lino Lakes