Accounting Specialist 2

Intrepid Credit Union

Salary: $43k - $64k
Experience: 3+ yrs
Location: Helena, Montana, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Excel
General Ledger software

About the role

Role:

To support the financial management and operations of the Credit Union through maintenance of accounting records and reports; perform a wide variety of advanced accounting work under minimal supervision; direct and check work of lower level accounting clerks.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

General Ledger Management 20%

Maintain and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts with a high degree of accuracy.
Prepare and post journal entries, including complex and recurring entries.
Ensure proper account classification and adherence to accounting standards.
Identify discrepancies, research variances, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Support month-end and year-end close processes.

Account Reconciliation (Complex) 40%

Perform detailed reconciliations for complex accounts (e.g., cash, ATM/PTM, clearing accounts, prepaid/accruals).
Investigate and resolve reconciling items, ensuring timely clearance.
Document reconciliation procedures and maintain audit-ready support.
Partner with operations (branches, ATM/PTM, lending, wires) to resolve discrepancies.
Escalate unresolved or unusual items appropriately.

Internal Controls & Compliance 10%

Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures.
Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting and transaction processing.
Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations.
Recommend improvements to processes, controls, and documentation.

Accounts Payable (Advanced Processing) 30%

Oversee and process complex accounts payable transactions, including vendor payments, accruals, and expense allocations.
Review invoices for accuracy, proper approval, and coding.
Ensure timely and accurate payment processing in accordance with policies.
Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with IRS reporting (e.g., 1099s).
Identify opportunities to streamline AP workflows and improve controls.

Performance Measurements:

Prepare all reports within the prescribed time frame with zero unresolved errors.
Keep all assigned general ledger accounts current and in balance daily.
Provide helpful, informative assistance to other accounting clerks within the department.
Provide assistance to management with accounting-related activities and budget preparation.
Provide helpful and informative service and support to all members and associates.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience

Three to five years of similar or related experience required.

Education

(1) A two-year college degree, or (2) completion of a specialized certification or licensing, or (3) completion of specialized training courses conducted by vendors, or (4) job-specific skills acquired through an apprenticeship program required.

Interpersonal Skills

Frequent contact with all levels and types of Credit Union staff, outside vendors, members, and potential members. A high level of interpersonal skills required to effectively represent Credit Union products and services.
Frequent exposure to sensitive information and issues requires a tactful and trustworthy individual to protect the Credit Union interest, other employees' interests, and member confidentiality.

Other Skills

Strong understanding of GAAP.
Experience with complex reconciliations and problem-solving.
Knowledge of credit union operations (preferred).
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in Excel (advanced preferred).

Physical Requirements

Kneeling. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations.
Repetitive Motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Visual Acuity. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection of documents.
Work Conditions. This position is in an office setting. Regularly, the worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.) Occasionally, the worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

About Intrepid Credit Union

Member-owned cooperative providing personal and business financial services.

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