• An exceptional financial cooperative with a firm commitment to its people, culture, and the community 
• Become a key part of a forward-thinking, inclusive, and diverse team that values every perspective
• Earn a competitive salary of $46,300 - $54,500, and comprehensive benefits! 

About Atlantic Edge Credit Union

We’re a cooperative—a small point, but a big difference. With over 24,000 members and $500 million in assets, Atlantic Edge Credit Union empowers the people and communities we serve by providing financial services and advice built on honesty, fairness, and trust. Being a cooperative means our members are also our owners—which means what’s good for you, is good for us.
From everyday banking needs like chequing and savings accounts, investments, credit cards, mortgages, loans, and business banking, we offer all the products and services you expect from your financial institution.

For more information, please visit our website: atlanticedgecu.ca

About the Location

Work from any of our 16 branch community locations: Port aux Basques, Codroy Valley, Fogo Island, Jeffrey's, St. George's, Corner Brook, Deer Lake, Port Saunders, St. Anthony, L'Anse au Loup, Mary's Harbour, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Carmanville, Triton, Gander, or Mount Pearl.  

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, the Accounting Specialist is responsible for providing support relating to accounting, including general ledger account reconciliations, and preparation of accounting reports and analysis relating to the general ledger, member and credit union accounts to assist management in making prudent financial decisions.

Main Responsibilities and Focus:

• Verifies, posts and balances various business transactions including funds received and disbursed, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepares and processes general journal entries to various G.L. accounts. Balances journal entries to General Ledger and maintains general ledger accounts. Reconciles sub-ledgers to the General Ledger and reconciles differences.
• Prepares and maintains various schedules including Fixed Assets, Prepaid Expenses, Accounts Payable and others as assigned, and balances to G.L. control account.
• Performs daily checking of assigned reports (e.g. banking reports, FAS etc.) to verify accuracy of postings. action on any errors identified to ensure they are corrected.
• Assist, when required, with Accounts Payable including auditing invoices against purchase orders and resolving any discrepancies, obtaining necessary approvals, preparing accounts payable cheques.
• Completes assigned credit union internal accounts and current account reconciliations and takes the appropriate action either by investigating and processing the adjusting entries or liaising with the relevant department to ensure that any differences are rectified in a timely manner.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual audit working papers and provides assistance to external auditors, regulatory auditors and internal auditors.
• Assists in the development of accounting systems and internal control procedures. Implements, maintains and evaluates systems and procedures; and recommends improvements.
• Coordinates, implements and maintains accounting information systems which track specific operational and financial data.
• Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting and payroll.  Ensures record systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory requirements and ensures compliance.
• Provides administrative support including preparing correspondence and reports; maintenance of the filing system; implementation of related policies and procedures manual; and other general office administration.
• Assists in the preparation of the monthly financial statements including variance analysis.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual capital and operating budgets for the credit union.
• Assists and backs-up other team members, when required.
• Completes other duties and projects as assigned.

About You

The ideal candidate for the Accounting Specialist position will have successfully completed a diploma in accounting, plus have one to three years related experience and/or training in an accounting environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Pursuing an accounting designation is considered an asset.

The successful candidate will also have:

• Written communications
• Work planning and management
• Software proficiency
• Marketing
• Knowledge of products and services
• Knowledge of policies and regulatory environment
• Knowledge of financial principles
• Financial accounting
• Decision making
• Business acumen
• Budget and expense management
• Adaptability to change
• Customer service orientation
• Active listening and responsiveness
• Results-driven mindset
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Strategic thinking

About the Benefits

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a highly competitive salary of $46,300 - $54,500, negotiable dependent on skills, experience and qualifications, along with a great host of benefits, including:

• An exceptional workplace culture, and an opportunity to join an engaged and community-driven team
• Competitive compensation and benefit packages with performance-based incentives
• Flexible work arrangements including Flex Time, Telework, and Hybrid depending on the role requirements
• Generous benefit package including a flexible health and dental plan (minimum 60% employer paid), including life insurance, ADD, EAP, and Teledoc
• Minimum 6% contribution with employer matching in a Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Generous annual, sick, and volunteer leave allowances
• Tuition and training reimbursement for personal and professional development
• A commitment to fair wages as a living wage employer
• We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback and goal alignment through our employee performance management program
• Additional benefits, include but are not limited to paid volunteer, sick time and personal leave, reduced rates on employee loans/mortgages and no service fee banking
• Regular social events, such as Christmas and holiday parties, community and charity initiatives, and much more!

Join our team for a meaningful career, backed by benefits that support your professional and personal growth. Apply today!

Interested in Applying?

Atlantic Edge Credit Union values diversity in the workplace and we are committed to the principle of Employment Equity. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage the recruitment and promotion of aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women, to ensure that they are equitably represented at all levels. The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada, and where applicable have a valid work or study permit.

Please note that all offers of employment are conditional upon the acceptance of an Individual Bond Application which includes a criminal record check and a credit check.