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Accounting Associate

Gouverneur Savings & Loan Association
Gouverneur, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2027

Job Overview

Summary: Assists the Accounting Department in daily operations by performing the following duties:

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Daily balancing of ACH’s, ATM's, ACBB, FRB and FHLB accounts.

2. Daily reconciliation of general ledger accounts based on previous day’s transactions.

3. Gathers information for internal/external auditors and regulatory examiners.

4. Participates in the various stages of processing corporate and subsidiary accounts payable using the COCC Oracle system.

5. Acts as the back up to payroll and works with the Treasurer to ensure payroll is processed timely and efficiently. Duties may include entering payroll data, processing time cards, creating reports for 401(k) and reconciling vacation and paid sick leave.

6. Responsible for general ledger accounting and processing accounts payable.

7. Performs all basic clerical functions such as gathering and sorting the mail, scanning and filing related to specific job functions.

8. Performs all basic clerical functions including managing files and documentation, perform research as required.

9. Routine data entry into Excel spreadsheets; may include graphing.

10. Participates in the month end closing process which may include journal entries, account reconciliations and balancing of certain accounts.

11. Review invoices for correctness and appropriateness.

12. Performs special projects as needed, assists all departments with other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each 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.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Education/Experience:

Associate’s Degree preferred, High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required with accounting/bookkeeping or related experience will be considered.

Specialized Training:

Completion of in-house training and group learning plan courses at the financial institution.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Compensation is based on experience and ranges from $46,000 - $55,000.

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26

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