The Accounting Specialist supports the Finance and Accounting Department at Latino Community Credit Union (LCCU) and its affiliated organizations, including the Latino Community Development Center (LCDC). This position manages and oversees key accounting functions, including accounts payable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information and in identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Duties:
- Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts and financial data, preparing detailed reports for senior management as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, including preparing and filing 1099s and other vendor-related documents for LCCU and affiliated organizations.
- Assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring that all records are accurate and up to date.
- Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements within the accounting function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Perform advanced daily and monthly reconciliations, including balancing teller activities and corporate credit card accounts. Prepare adjusting journal entries to properly reflect ledger data.
- Maintain and improve proficiency in relevant accounting software and systems, including QuickBooks, Excel, and other tools. Leverage advanced tools such as VBA, Power Query, SQL, Python, or Tableau as needed.
- Organize and maintain comprehensive department record-keeping, including updating policies and procedures as needed.
- Assist branch personnel and other departments in accurate reporting.
- Provide high-level backup support for other team members, ensuring continuity of operations in the department.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting or 1-4 years of progressive experience in accounting, preferably within a financial institution.
- Professional proficiency in English. Spanish fluency is not required but preferred.
- Expertise in QuickBooks, Excel, and other Microsoft Office products. Advanced skills in VBA, Power Query, SQL, Python, or Tableau are highly desirable.
- Strong ability to understand and calculate figures and amounts such as interest, proportions, and percentages, with proven problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong team player, capable of working effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements within the accounting function.
Benefits: We provide a challenging and friendly work environment as well as a competitive salary and benefits package including an employer-paid medical insurance plan, 401(k) plan (with a substantial company match), employer paid life and disability plan and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
Latino Community Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions..
Physical requirements: Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, use the computer and telephone to complete work, and lift up to 30 pounds at times.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required of individuals so classified.