Accounting Specialist III

Location

12650 N. Featherwood
Houston, TX 77034

** must have credit union experience **

Primary Job Function

In order to help Texas Bay Credit Union (TBCU) stand out as a leading financial institution the Accounting Specialist III is responsible for daily accounting functions, including but not limited to, accounts payable/receivable, bank account reconciliations, general ledger account reconciliations, accrued expenses, and fixed assets. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly processes are completed in an accurate and timely manner; identify opportunities and recommend methods to improve financial performance, work processes and member service. 
• Maintain and reconcile prepaid and deferred expenses, including recording expenses, determining amortization schedules for the expenses, processing monthly amortization, and reconciling the general ledger accounts.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets, including recording fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system, posting monthly depreciation, reconciling the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the general ledger, and conducting periodic reviews of the fixed asset schedule to determine dispositions.
• Maintain debit card tracking spreadsheet, including reviewing debit card reports and inputting data to the spreadsheet on a monthly basis.
• Maintain and reconcile all corporate bank accounts.
• Review and remit federal withholding tax payments.
• Process employee expense reimbursement requests.
• Review, code, and prepare journal entries for monthly corporate credit card expense reports. 
• Assist management with general ledger imports to the accounting system.
• Assist management in reviewing and approving daily journal entries.
• Assist management in opening and following up on OSI cases as needed.
• Assist management in maintaining Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) mortgage loans sold.
• Assist management in preparing month-end close, including preparing/posting journal entries in the Accounting system. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist team members in completion of tasks and assignments. 
• Play an active part in helping credit union teams function smoothly and efficiently.  
• Stay alert to potential problems and propose changes to policies and programs.  
• Maintain a working knowledge of all TBCU products, policies, procedures, and promotions. This includes the meaning of credit unions and organizational philosophy, values, and mission statement. 
• As an employee of a “Essential Business” (as defined by Texas’s Executive Order GA 14), employees are expected to continue to report to work as scheduled during state issued emergency declarations.
• Comply with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

Required Knowledge 

• A high school education or GED
• One year to three years of similar or related experience
• Completion of required training courses 
• Proficient in MS Office and computer skills

Required Abilities

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and a quick learner
• Must be able to multi task and work well in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent member service skills
• Demonstrate all Texas Bay Core Values
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee is regularly required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, kneel, talk, hear, and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 10-15 pounds. This position requires viewing of computer monitor for extended lengths of time and travel to and from all credit union offices.

Disclaimer

The above information on the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.