Financial Analyst I

Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the community you live in? Do you want to be on the forefront of paving the way to financial freedom for the members we serve? At GECU, our Core Values drive our Culture: Advocate, Integrity, Accountable, Dedicated and Passionate. Come grow your career with an award- winning team!

This position is a job family. There are three levels.

Level I

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direct supervision, applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.

TYPICAL DUTIES
Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital. Assists with the preparation of statement of condition, operating statement and supporting reports to summarize current corporate financial position.

Performs rate of return analyses on loan, investment and deposit products. Performs income and expense performance comparisons and provides explanations for variances.

Assists with corporate investment accounting. Makes general ledger entries for purchases and maturities.

Assists with compiling financial information to make monthly adjusting entries. Posts entries to the general ledger in preparation for the production of financial statements.

Participates in credit union activities such as projects for new products and new initiatives. Provides necessary feedback relative to accounting processes.

Assists with corporate fixed assets accounting. Updates fixed assets software database and prepares month end depreciation schedules.

Assists with prepaid expenses accounting. Updates software database and prepares month end amortization schedules.

Assists with gathering and completing supporting schedules for NCUA 5300 regulatory call report and other monthly and yearly regulatory reporting.

Communicates with software vendors to report problems and solicit support on difficult software issues.

Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts.

Works with internal and external auditors and examiners during periodic audits. Provides any documentation and explanations requested.

Maintain and understand compliance to ensure that work complies with GECU’s established policies, procedures and applicable regulations, to include Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Member Identification Program (MIP), and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC).

Other duties as may be assigned or required in connection with the general operation of the credit union.

Level II

Level III

Qualifications

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Detailed knowledge of the credit union's procedures of maintaining member records, thorough understanding of the flow of transactions through our data processing system, and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge of all credit union products and services.

Assertive, resourceful self-starter with excellent analytical, troubleshooting skills, can understand and express appropriate levels of urgency using effective verbal and written communication skills.

Detailed knowledge of principles and procedures of accounting.

Strong PC skills with word processing and spreadsheet software, familiarity with data analysis and accounting software.

Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain precision and accuracy.

Good judgment skills.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent with 3 years similar or related experience.

Requires sitting for the majority of the day, lifting up to 20 pounds, bending and reaching above and below shoulder level occasionally.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Providing quality service is the primary responsibility of this position. Quality service means treating members and coworkers with respect and courtesy at all levels whether in person or by telephone as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Hours of Availability: Monday- Friday: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: As needed

Schedule to meet department and membership needs.

This application is valid for 12 months. After that date, unless otherwise notified, please understand that your status as an applicant will end. You may re-apply for employment in the future by completing a new application. All correspondence regarding the processing of the application will be sent via e-mail to the address provided on the application. Please ensure spam filters are set accordingly to prevent e-mails from going to the Junk Mail/Spam folder.