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Accountant
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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$78,298 / year median in Utah
+10% projected growth
Job Description
ABILITIES
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Experience Two years or more of accounting experience or credit union experience in lending or branch operations preferred. Experience reconciling cash and other general ledger accounts. Knowledge of financial statement line items, bank, GL and GL reconciliations, and subledger. Other specific skills may also be needed to perform the duties that will be assigned. Education Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field OR we will consider a pplicants accepted into an accredited Finance or Accounting program and within 6 months of obtaining a Bachelor's degree or higher. Licenses, Certificates, Registrations n/a Managerial Responsibility Has no supervisory/managerial responsibilities Language Skills Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Computer/Office Equipment Skills Advanced skills and experience of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated experience with accounting systems such as Workday Financials or equivalent systems. Experience in Workday Financials preferred. Mathematical Skills Other Skills Must be a self-starter, able to resolve difficult situations with minimal supervision. Adapts to changing technology in the work environment with the ability to troubleshoot, lead, and test new solutions. Support and assist other team members with process improvements and enhancements. Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Proactively solves problems and actively improves processes and create efficiencies. Adaptive to change, responds positively to altered circumstances or conditions. Sound critical thinking and logic skills to problem solve. Collaborate with team of accountants and junior staff, including .leading on specific projects.PHYSICAL ABILITIES / WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands Requires sitting, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talks and hears. Vision Requirements Requires Close, Distance, Peripheral and Depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus. Weight Lifted or Force Exerted Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs, occasionally lifts up to 25 pounds and rarely lifts up to 100 pounds. Environmental Office Type conditions, indoors. Noise Environment Moderate Noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic. •This Job is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut, either remotely or in-person.•Mountain America Credit Union is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.Benefits
- Dental Insurance