Accounting Specialist Intern

Sage Credit Union is looking for a qualified professional for our Accounting Specialist Intern position.

The Accounting Specialist Intern is a temporary position designed to provide practical, hands-on experience in accounting within a credit union setting, while providing support to the accounting team. Under the supervision of department staff, the intern assists with daily accounting functions and administrative tasks while developing an understanding of financial processes and internal operations. The intern will work with staff providing support by listening, thinking, and taking action in the fulfillment of Sage Credit Union’s mission of providing our members and communities with the opportunity to prosper.

Who We Are...

At Sage CU, we believe in the kind of service that comes only through a local institution, where every person we serve is a member — not a number. Our staff have roots here in the Klamath Basin and beyond.  We care about the people we work with, both as members of our credit union, and as members of our community.

We listen with purpose.  We bring creativity to challenges. We demonstrate integrity.  We deliver a structure of financial products and services that goes beyond fulfilling basic banking needs by helping our members explore the scope of what is possible.

Essential Job Functions:

• Contribute to the fulfillment of Sage CU’s mission.
• Complete assigned daily, monthly, and quarterly tasks and reporting accurately and within required time frames.
• Maintain assigned ledgers and perform general ledger and bank reconciliations on schedule to ensure accuracy of postings.
• Assist with annual inventory process, including counting, recording, and verifying inventory items.
• Complete month-end reporting tasks within established deadlines.
• Assist with the collection of documentation for the annual audit.
• Actively participate in department projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to support efficient financial operations.
• Take ownership of personal development by leveraging monthly coaching
• Shadow various positions and processes within the accounting and audit departments

Education and Experience:

• 2-4 years of financial services or related experience preferred
• 2-4 years Accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
• Advanced working knowledge of Word and Excel.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical, decision making andcomplex problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent technical skills.
• Self-motivated to learn and grow within the position.
• Proven attention to detail.

Physical Considerations:

• A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) is necessary.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds
• Stooping; kneeling; crouching; and reaching below, at, and over shoulder level required
• Sitting – 80%; standing and walking - 20%
• Hearing, visual, and verbal ability required.

Sage Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The good faith hourly salary range for this position is $19/hr - $28/hr. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, including bonafide factors, operational needs, and the finalized job description. The hourly salary may vary above or below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.