Description
The Ohio Educational Credit Union (OHecu) is a full-service financial institution that has been serving members since 1933. Our goal is to recognize and understand the unique financial needs of our individual members and fulfill those needs through a variety of diversified products and services while adhering to the Credit Union philosophy of “People helping People.”
OHecu Mission Statement: Building our members’ financial future through a full range of superior financial services, education and exceptional value.
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. This position is based out of our Administrative Offices in Seven Hills, OH.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for various month end close processes including calculating and booking month end entries as assigned.
Prepares assigned monthly and quarterly general ledger account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner. Identifies, researches, and resolves balancing discrepancies.
Maintains investment reporting, balancing and sub-ledgers.
Responsible for performing various accrual analyses on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Maintains auto lease general ledger reconciliations daily. Identifies, researches, and resolves balancing discrepancies in a timely manner.
Responsible for provisional credit entries and balancing on a weekly basis.
Ensures that all accounting entries, closing of books, reconciling of accounts and internal/external reporting requirements are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Assists with the completion of various reports and statements as requested by management and regulators.
Ensures accurate financial presentation of the Credit Union according to the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Responsible for maintaining documentation of departmental procedures including updating as necessary.
Identifies various process improvement opportunities to increase efficiencies.
Works closely with other Accounting staff and departments in maintaining the accuracy of activities being posted in the general ledger.
Provides backup to Accounting staff, and provides assistance as needed.
Assists the department in preparing for internal, external and regulatory audits.
Reviews/approves payments and coding of accounts payable invoices and requisitions.
Prepares and posts the Credit Union’s bi-weekly payroll general ledger entries.
Assumes other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the CFO.
Requirements
Qualifications
Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Solid understanding of accrual based Accounting
Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, Access)
Functional with Excel based spreadsheets
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to analyze, solve problems and deal with variables in situations
Ability to read and interpret financial information and documents
Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff and others encountered in the course of work
Ability to learn and apply new information or skills
Ability to perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks with the ability to shift focus as priorities change
Detail oriented and organized
Ability to distinguish and manage confidential material and information
Self-starter who successfully juggles multiple tasks and projects through completion
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience within a corporate accounting function.
Knowledge of accounting practices and management in a retail banking environment (preferably in a credit union). Excellent communication, analytical, training, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve practical problems and/or resolve issues.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have some experience coordinating the work of staff accountants and have the interest/potential to move into an accounting management role.
