Accountant

At Ashland Credit Union (ACU), we look for people who are ready to Own Their Journey! Whether you are just beginning your career or looking to achieve more along your professional journey, ACU is a great place to get you on the path that best serves you and our members. If you have a passion to serve, a desire to work in a fast-paced environment and are willing to bring enthusiasm to work with you each day, then you may just find that ACU is the right fit for you.

Do you have a desire to reach higher and empower those around you? Then your journey brought you to the right place and we would like to meet you.

Life is a journey�Own it!

About Us:

Ashland Credit Union is a non-profit and member-owned credit union that has been providing exceptional service to members for over 80 years. Continued growth and adaptability are what has allowed ACU to always be a trustworthy answer for staff and members along whatever journey in life they are on. At Ashland Credit Union, we embolden our members to achieve their financial goals. Along life's journey, it is our mission that staff, members, and the community we serve can count on ACU for guidance as they strive to achieve more in life.

Position Summary:

ACU has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to join our FinanceDepartment. This position performs tasks necessary to balance and update general ledger and subsidiary accounts, maintain,
and reconcile cash accounts daily, and manage other
accounting-related duties.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver service in alignment with ACU�s Service Standards, Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure that all activities are processed in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare, pay, and file all accounts payable for the credit union. Research and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain all required records necessary for properly filing year end 1099-MISC forms and oversee the filing of said forms
• Journalize all necessary transactions and ensure general ledger is in balance daily
• Analyze and reconcile various general ledger account activity
• Perform a variety of activities to assist the Accounting Manager in maintaining the financial, statistical, and accounting records of the credit union
• Research and respond to member questions while providing member education if necessary
• Follow approved ACU retention practices, including the scanning of accounting related documents into the credit union�s document imaging system
• Update job specific procedures as necessary to reflect current operations, reviewing annually at a minimum
• Strictly adhere to all ACU policies, procedures and applicable state and federal compliance standards to protect our members and the credit union from financial harm
• Other duties as requested by the CEO, EVP, CFO or manager

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor�s degree in Accounting or related field

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• High degree of accuracy with attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Ability to work Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm EST

Ashland Credit Union is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, natural origin or any other basis of protected class or where prohibited by law.