Alaska USA Federal Credit Union: Gl Accountant I

Overview:Reports to: Accounting Control ManagerFunctions Supervised: NonePrimary Functions: Responsible for ensuring timely completion of accurate general ledger reconciliations. Additionally, responsible for general ledger account reconciliation set up and maintenance in the companys general ledger reconciliation software.Duties and Responsibilities:Ensure completion of all general ledger reconciliations within the assigned time. Review and approve completed account reconciliations performed by accounting staff and external departments and assist subject matter experts (SMEs) with clearing outstanding reconciling items.Prepare monthly reports that will assist users and management in tracking the efficiency and accuracy of the account reconciliation processes.Prepare monthly reports on account reconciliation ratings.Learn and document the purpose, workflow, and reconciliation process for new general ledger accounts.Analyze the SME processes and recommend changes to procedures and methods that increase productivity, efficiency, and control.Automate the updated processes by selecting the correct reconciliation template in the account reconciliation system, creating transaction matching rules, and updating the general ledger account settings.Assist with creating procedures and training assigned account custodian to reconcile in the accounting reconciliation system.Maintain the account reconciliation system with pertinent policies and procedures and ensure that the appropriate workflow is in place for each account. Update automated reconciliation rules and general ledger account settings as needed.Maintain internal Accounting department policies and procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education: Bachelors degree in accounting or finance or related field.Creditable Experience in Lieu of Education: Bachelors degree in business related field with two plus years of experience in a similar accounting position.Experience/Skills: Must be well organized, have an analytical mind, be quick to learn and require minimal direct supervision. Demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgment and draw valid conclusions from data gathered. Must have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users. An understanding of accounting in a multi-departmental and multi-company environment with specific experience in accounting controls involving multiple automated systems preferred. Experience with the use of an automated general ledger reconciliation is a plus.Tenure: Assignment to the GL Accountant I category 10, GL Accountant II category 09 will be determined by the candidate’s education or experience. Advancement requires management recommendation and will be based on the candidate’s certifications and/or performance.Equal Opportunity Employer