Accountant - Eatontown, United States - First Atlantic Federal Credit Union

First Atlantic Federal Credit Union

Verified Company

Eatontown, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Who we are:

Around here we do things differently. Maybe it's the ocean breeze. Or the music. Or the fact that we've been a part of the landscape for over 80 years. Around here we put our members first. Always have, and always will. At First Atlantic, local is more than a saying. It's knowing that when our community thrives, we all thrive. Our continued mission is to support our members and deliver the best value in financial services. It's where trust and tradition meet innovation and versatility, and the community is paramount.

First Atlantic is headquartered in Eatontown, New Jersey, with branches in Eatontown, Neptune, Oceanport, and Toms River. Anyone who lives, works, worships, volunteers, or attends school in Monmouth or Ocean counties is eligible to join. Family members of a First Atlantic member can also belong.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an Accountant to provide support services to staff and internal clients.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist First Atlantic Federal Credit Union to live out our Mission to provide best value financial services to members by providing outstanding service to both members and internal members.

In addition, applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

To deliver service in alignment with our Service Promises.

Provide exceptional service.
Value and care for our members.
Treat people with respect and dignity.

Meets all established service goals.

Handles system data inputs and proofing of results for varied systems, Prologue, DNA, etc.

Accounts Payable review of invoices and retrieval of support, approvals, signatures, and payment of vendors.

This includes any collections related billings, such as attorney bills, OREO bills and expenses, as well as the journal entries that are associated with payments.

Coordinate distribution of monthly business card statements to each Department Manager, and ensure they are returned timely and accurately with proper documentation and signatures.

Prepare entries for CD interest and other miscellaneous checks received by the Dept. Assist with maintaining accurate reporting of CDs in the investments system. Also ensure that investments reporting agrees to the GL every month. Review and correct any differences before month-end.

Prepare daily cash activity, proof shares and loans trend analysis and prepare the FRB 2900 Quarterly Report

Assist with entries for month end close; fixed assets, prepaids, accrued expenses and other varied month end responsibilities in accordance with procedures.

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions. Also handles account reconciliations, as directed.

Assist in the identification and analysis of significant fluctuations in account balances. Report findings to the Manager and assist with follow-up actions, as requested.

Timely preparation of GL reconciliations and timely resolving outstanding items in accordance with procedures.

Assist other members of the accounting department, as needed, or assigned by her manager.

Open and distribute daily work, file accounts payable.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma of GED is required.

Associates / Bachelors Degree in Finance/Accounting two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

REASONING ABILITY

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
N/A

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.

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 noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.