Accounting Specialist
On-siteLas Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelSmall
Full TimeSenior LevelSmall
Job Summary
Process incoming mail and phone inquiries, then review and post general ledger journal entries while reconciling bank statements and preparing daily reports. Research and resolve variance errors, isolate discrepancies, and make corrective entries to ensure accurate financial records and timely month-end closings. File documents for efficient retrieval, prepare 1099 vendor tax information, and conduct physical inventory for the County Assessor. Collaborate with department staff to maintain accurate documentation and develop accounting procedures manuals.
Required Qualifications
- High School Graduate/Equivalent with business-related coursework
- Two (2) years of basic accounting/clerical experience
- Personal computer knowledge
- skills in using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts (electronically and manually) such as, but not limited to; interest, dividends, and percentages and apply concepts of basic mathematics
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of work and/or information
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply credit union/job/general guidelines and procedures
- Excellent public speaking, verbal, and/or written communication skills (in-person and/or by telephone)
- Ability to proofread and edit accurately
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions, using logic and analytical skills
- Working knowledge of credit union products and services and credit union and/or general accounting principals
- Occasionally required to lift or move up to 25-50 lbs.
Desired Qualifications
- working general ledger transactions, journals, reconcilements, or other similar accounting duties
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