Senior Accountant (Expense Administrator)

Company: Local Government Federal Credit Union
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Description:The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the Credit Union expense reporting system (Certify) and will serve as the primary contact for expense inquires. The individual will compile financial information, identify, evaluate, and resolve issues related to organizational expenses, assets and receivables. The individual who excels in this position will use their analytical skills to proactively provide assistance and advice on data entry, extraction and reporting of data entered into various Accounting systems and other operational support to the Credit Union and/or affiliates with minimal supervision.Normal Day-to-Day Work

• Process expenses/receivables for the Enterprise and Board of Directors. Audit/retain a current record of Company credit card issuance.
• Partner with Accounting Operations Manager to oversee all areas of T&E reporting, analysis, auditing, and accounting system queries.
• Oversee the timely submission of monthly staff expense reports and auditing of supporting documentation to ensure compliance. Uphold corporate policies as it relates to travel and expense reimbursement.\
• Ensure staff's monthly corporate credit card expense reports reconcile with outstanding card balances and proactively provide advice and assistance to resolve discrepancies.
• Review, prioritize, analyze, identify root causes and effectively resolve complicated, confidential and/or highly sensitive travel and expense issues.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to produce, review, and update user training programs for expense systems and provide face to face and online expense management training to all staff.
• Collaborate with Budget Reporting to maintain accuracy of system coding options and communicate information to appropriate staff to ensure transactions are posted in appropriate budget categories.
• Use Certify's reporting tools to disseminate summary information to the company's senior leadership team, including reports showing travel trends and policy compliance.
• Obtain and verify applicable tax documentation, ensuring accurate and thorough information is reported to the appropriate taxing agencies (W-9, 1099) and adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as all applicable laws, regulations, and GAAP in all job duties.
• Actively work to develop and implement efficient processes, document Standard Operating Procedures, test new accounting systems, and assist with projects as requested.Job QualificationsHere are a few skills you MUST have to be considered for this position.
• A minimum of 4-6 years of financial/accounting experience.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLookups and Pivot Tables).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function in a Consumer business office environment and utilize standard office equipment including but not limited to: PC, copier, telephone, etc.
• Some travel may be required for meetings, trainings, and conferences.Here are a few qualifications we'd LIKE you to have to make you more suited for this position.
• BA/BS or equivalent accounting experience.
• Experience preparing general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Experience with an Expense Management System (i.e. Concur, Certify) and Sage Intacct
• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP.About the LGFCU CultureIf you are working here, or considering working here, you should know a little something about the LGFCU culture. We are a workplace that highly values the contributions of a diverse group of people. We believe if we put our heads and hands together, we can accomplish amazing feats for our members. To this end, we recruit bright, energetic, and talented people to be members of our team. In return, we offer a dynamic workplace that presents opportunities for advancement and learning new skills. We really believe that when our employees succeed, members win.If you have questions about this position description, please feel welcome to ask. You can reach our HR at:LGFCU Human Resources3600 Wake Forest RoadRaleigh, NC 27609careers@lgfcu.org Requirements:PI207812092

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