What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant I position at Utilities Employees Credit Union?
Accountant I
UECU
Department: Finance
Work Schedule: Hybrid 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Utilities Employees Credit Union is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant I to support core accounting operations within our Finance team. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, and assisting with monthly close and reporting activities. This is a hybrid role, offering a combination of in-office and remote work.
The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. This role works closely with internal teams and vendors to ensure financial transactions are processed efficiently and in compliance with established policies and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain general ledger records, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Assist with monthly close and prepare budget-to-actual variance analyses
- Process vendor invoices and payments (check/ACH) and resolve discrepancies
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations as assigned
- Support reporting activities, including 1099 preparation and financial documentation
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements, including BSA/AML
- Originate wires
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 1 year of accounting or finance experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Intermediate Excel skills (including formulas such as VLOOKUP and IF functions)
- Effective communication and ability to collaborate across departments
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing pre-employment screenings which consist of drug test, background check, and credit check.