Bookkeeper - Providence, United States - Rhode Island Credit Union

Description

• Reviews work form all branches and departments and entries created to the General Ledger for accuracy and proper classification to the General Ledger
• Ensures proper balancing procedures have been followed
• Summarizes and classifies daily online activity reports
• Prepares the daily Check Disbursements register as follows:
• Ensures check disbursement totals are in proof
• Accounts for check sequences and breaks and voided checks
• Reconciles the daily cash deposit and locates and corrects any errors.
• Submits nonimaged items to the clearing house.
• Manages and reviews piggyback items for rescan.
• Prepares daily entries to the General Ledger as assigned
• Accurately reclassifies any errors in the accounting process
• Maintains teller over and short subsidiary ledger and reconciliation to the General Ledger
• Prepares weekly payroll entries and maintains subsidiary ledger
• Reconciles member withholdings and ensures timely and accurate reporting and submission to Federal and State agencies
• Utilizes the Accounts Payable system to enter and produce checks to pay approved invoices.
• Reconciles mail tapes to transaction activity and reports all differences.
• Performs weekly loan audits on a random sample:
• Reviews all loan documents and disbursements
• Reviews the approval process for adherence to policy and loan limits
• Reviews offering rate
• Confirms activity with member
• Prepares Board reports as needed or assigned and ensures accuracy
• Prepares the monthly Board Packages for mailing/portal upload:
• Collates all reports.
• Reviews for possible errors.
• Copies and distributes/mails completed packets.
• Reviews incoming wire transfers and prepares for approval and posting. This includes account review, OFAC screening and updating wire transfer logs in accordance with BSA policy.
• Reviews outgoing wire transfers received for accuracy and completeness. This includes account review, OFAC screening and updating wire transfer logs in accordance with BSA policy.
• Performs various duties as assigned.
• Acts as backup to the Senior Accounting Clerk.
• Must maintain confidentiality of information and ensure proper destruction of confidential records.
• Must follow all security policies and procedures as well as all established RICU policies and procedures.
• Maintains thorough product knowledge to crosssell products and services and proactively engages in conversations with members to discover needs.
• Actively participates in all training, employee and member incentive programs, and any marketing and public relations efforts designed to increase business and improve image.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of Fundamentals of Accounting course or related inhouse accounting experience.
• General knowledge of EXCEL spreadsheet preparation with basic formulas.
• Excellent telephone communication and member service skills.
• Professional and positive attitude.
• Ability to read and learn written procedures and policies.
• Perform transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain composure and professionalism while working with the public.
• Operate standard office equipment to include, but not limited to, the items listed under Equipment Used.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Pass a background check.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

• Providence, RI 02908: Relocate before starting work (required)