Sr. Accounting Specialist at WEOKIE Federal Credit Union in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

BASIC FUNCTION 

The Senior Accounting Specialist is responsible for various tasks within the Accounting Department which support the monthly reporting of the financial results. 

MAJOR ACTIVITIES

1) Regular attendance in the work site.

 2) Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts. 

3) Provides accounting/transactional support via telephone and email to the E-branch Department.

 4) Prepares and posts daily Accounting entries. 

5) Performs other functions within the Accounting Department to support the overall function-which may include providing back-up support for the other Accounting personnel. 

6) Compiles, maintains, and validates reports. 

7) Responsible for processing return check items.

 8) Processes files, incoming and outgoing, including, but not limited to, ACH, Inclearing, Wire Transfers and Catalyst. 

9) Reconciles accounts for automated teller machines. 

10) Completes weekly accounts payable processing and the related ongoing vendor maintenance. 

11) Operates computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information. 

12) Performs general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence. 

13) Operates 10-key calculators, computers, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents. 

14) Other duties/special projects as assigned.

CRITICAL RESULTS

 1) General Ledger entries are accurate and mitigate losses for aged items.

 2) Procedures for the Senior Accounting Specialist duties are maintained and other members of the Accounting Department are cross-trained. 

3) All activities are efficiently conducted, generally error free, and are completed following the appropriate policies, procedures, operational controls, and compliance controls. 

4) Losses, errors, and risks are controlled and mitigated by adhering to all applicable policies and procedures. 

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Specialized or Technical Knowledge and Skills:

 1) High School diploma or the equivalent. Minimum of 2 years accounting experience. 

2) Knowledge and understanding of basic accounting principles. 

3) Demonstrated ability to work with detail while meeting daily, weekly and monthly deadlines. 

4) Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to effectively communicate with personnel at all levels throughout the organization. 

5) Excellent computer skills and experience working with accounting software programs. Strong experience with Excel, Word and a calculator required.

 6) Ability to accomplish assignments without close supervision. 

7) Ability to use analytical and independent judgment for process improvements and problem resolution. 

8) Ability to use independent judgment when performing accounting duties.

 B. Behavioral Competencies: Behavioral competencies are the skills and personal characteristics that an individual should possess in order to be successful in this position. 

1) Core Competencies: Core competencies are consistent for all positions across the organization and are aligned with WFCU’s core values. 

a) Member Focus (internal and external): Builds member confidence, is committed to increasing member satisfaction, sets achievable member expectations, assumes responsibility for solving member problems, ensures commitments to members are met and responds to internal members. 

b) Dependability: Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements. 

c) Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad. 

2) Job Specific Competencies: The position requires a well-rounded and level-headed individual who is able to maintain composure in a variety of situations. The following stand out among a long list of behavioral competencies for this position:

 a) Job Knowledge: Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, and is in command of critical issues. 

b) Productivity: Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, and handles information flow. 

c) Quality: Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, and owns/acts on quality problems. 

d) Interpersonal Skills: Has good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible/open-minded, negotiates effectively, solicits performance feedback, and handles constructive criticism. 

C. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

D. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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