Accounting Specialist I - AP/Accounting Ops

Are you an enthusiastic team player with exceptional attention to detail while performing a variety of accounting and operational tasks? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and interactive office environment?  

We’d like to welcome an Accounting Specialist I who will have the primary responsibility of performing accounting, administrative, and operational tasks in an accurate and timely manner, while acting as the primary front office posting teller for the accounting department. The Accounting Specialist will have excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for service, with responsibilities including, but not limited to, member services, accounts payable, and dealer settlements and buy backs. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess a desire for continued learning and growth within the accounting field.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITES

• Assists with the daily balancing of the branches and credit union including preparation of the daily deposit.
• Process outgoing wire requests from Members on a daily basis; prepares the outgoing wire log accurately on a daily basis.
• Primary back up for the incoming wires process including GL posting and incoming wire log input.
• Assists with balancing Member Trailer Totals to the GL every day. Creates and enters data into Prologue GL system as needed.
• Acts as the front office posting teller for the accounting department for member inquiries, and employee requests.
• Primary backup for other Accounting Specialists for Member returns, ATM hot card requests, Bluepoint return items, and payout of levies.
• Researches member accounts when disputes arise and answers member inquiries accurately and timely.
• Primary responsibility for the daily balancing of credit union checks and submits file to FMB in a timely manner each daily.
• Acts as the primary back up for the timely and accurate filing of SSA verification requests and other verifications as requested.

Please see full Job Description.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of college level accounting courses or equivalent accounting experience, preferably in a financial institution.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word.
• Must be accurate, organized, and efficient.
• Ability to learn quickly and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of management, staff, members and vendors.
• Attention to detail a must.

BENEFITS & TOTAL REWARDS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision 100% employee-only plans paid by LBS
• 12 Paid Holidays, 3 weeks PTO, and Sick Time
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan 
• 401(k) and Roth(k) Retirement Plans
• Insurance: Life, AD&D, LTD
• Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid Volunteer hours
• Loan discounts and free branch services
• Discount entertainment: movie tickets, travel, car rentals, and much more
• Wellness Benefits starts 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

PAY RANGE:

In accordance with California’s Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range for this position is between: 

$23.00 - $28.00

Actual pay will be determined based on a candidate’s specific qualifications, including their knowledge, skills, education and experience, internal equity consideration, as well as other job-related factors permitted by law.

Note: As part of our screening process, LBS Financial conducts background investigations on candidates who are extended an offer and who agree and authorize us to do so. This investigation will include:

• Employment Verifications - Employment Dates & Job Titles
• Credit Report
• Criminal Records Search
• Social Security Search
• Governmental Registries Search 

Additionally, candidates must be eligible to be bonded through a fidelity bond to cover employee loss and risk.

For additional information about our Credit Union and to apply for this opportunity, please visit our website at www.lbsfcu.org/careers. EOE