Accountant I - Boulder Colorado

Company: The Employment Firm
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Posted On: 02/03/2025

Accountant I Position Overview: The Accountant I role is critical in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and maintaining the integrity of accounting records. You will provide full-performance support in delivering all accounting efforts, ensuring compliance with credit union policies, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and NCUA rules and regulations. Your attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to analyze financial data will be key to success in this role.Key Responsibilities:Accounting Records & Compliance:Manage accounting records in accordance with credit union policies, procedures, GAAP, and NCUA rules and regulations.Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.Third-Party & Cash Account Analysis:Analyze and maintain third-party reports, ensuring balances are correct and reconciliations are complete.Analyze and maintain Credit Union cash accounts, fixed assets, and prepaids to ensure proper recordkeeping and reconciliation.Financial Analysis & Reporting:Analyze Credit Union income and expenditures, recommending accrual entries as necessary.Perform daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries to ensure the accuracy of general ledger accounts.Reconcile and maintain assigned general ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies within 30 days or as directed.NCUA Reporting & Compliance:Assist in the preparation and submission of the NCUA Call Report (5300 Report), ensuring accuracy and timely filing.General Ledger & Discrepancy Resolution:Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting, analyzing, and noting any discrepancies in account and general ledger information.Ensure discrepancies are cleared in a timely manner and maintain a high degree of accuracy.Position Requirements:Efficiency & Accuracy:Demonstrate a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills, meeting established quality and quantity standards.Must be detail-oriented and capable of maintaining organization in a fast-paced environment.Initiative & Independence:Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, analyzing data and processes to resolve issues.Must understand and apply GAAP, FASB, and NCUA regulations, working through situations and problems with little to no direction.Technical Proficiency:Proficiency in financial systems, databases, and related software applications.Strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.Must be able to use a computer for a minimum of 8 hours per day and sit at a desk for extended periods.Communication Skills:Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to identify issues and recommend solutions effectively.Work Requirements:Flexibility to work extended hours as needed, including some weekend or evening hours as required.Bondable and capable of maintaining confidentiality.Education & Experience:Education:A two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study equivalent to approximately 64 credit hours.Preference for candidates with accounting-related coursework.Experience:Minimum of 1-3 years of related accounting experience, preferably in a financial institution or credit union setting.Skills:Strong analytical, financial modeling, and reporting skills.Proficiency with GAAP, FASB, and knowledge of credit union products, services, and accounting software.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple assignments effectively.Exceptional organizational and time management skills.Ability to identify and resolve basic accounting problems independently.Schedule & Pay:Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, or 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.Training: In-office training, transitioning to remote or hybrid options after successful completion of training.Pay: $24.32/hour#talroo More...

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