NorthCountry Federal Credit Union seeks motivated employees interested in long-term professional development and advancement. We are repeat winners of Vermont Business Magazine’s “Best Places to Work” award, and we support our employees with paid training as well as competitive compensation and a generous benefit plan.
NorthCountry believes everyone has the right to be their true selves at work, at home, and in the community. Our goal is to ensure an inclusive environment with access to financial services where our employees and community members feel respected, valued, safe, and secure.
Salary Range: $56,000-$85,000 annually DOE
Remote capability: This position has ability to be mainly remote if candidate desires. The ability to perform in person audits for the 13 branches (located in VT and NY) once a year is necessary.
Starting date: We are looking for this position to start mid-September to early October.
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Support the credit union's vision of being the community's most loved financial institution, and its mission to make people's financial dreams come true. Contribute to a world class experience for all members and staff, by building rapport, determining needs, and offering creative solutions to best serve their needs. Demonstrate professionalism and integrity and represent the credit union's core values in all interactions.
To conduct audits of the credit union to assess the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records and efficiency of operations. Provide documentation of the credit union's internal control systems, report findings and make recommendations. |
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| Essential Functions & Responsibilities: |
| | | 1. Perform assigned audit procedures and recommend enhancements to the Credit Union's operating systems. |
| | 2. Perform evaluations of the Credit Union's internal control systems by maintenance of permanent files incorporating narrative descriptions, flowcharts, memos, etc.; report findings and recommendations. |
| | 3. Perform financial audit procedures on the Credit Union's records and report findings and recommendations. |
| | 4. Assist with review of member complaints from NCUA. |
| | 5. Audit for adherence to NCUA, applicable Federal and State regulations, and monitor changes in regulations. |
| | 6. Develop an understanding and working knowledge of the credit union history, philosophy, organization, bylaws, policies, procedures and appropriate software systems. Perform all other job-related duties as assigned. |
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| Performance Measurements: |
| | | 1. | Analytical Skills - The ability to observe, evaluate, summarize, and apply meaningful data in the problem-solving process. The level of logical reasoning necessary to connect required actions to desired outcomes. The ability to forecast events based upon current situations. Demonstrated skill in generating alternative solutions to problems. |
| | 2. | Attention to Detail - The level at which tasks are performed carefully, accurately, and in accordance with specific instructions. Consistency of work quality and compliance with standards, requirements, and expectations. The tracking of numerical data and detailed organizational information, and the careful application of grammar, spelling, and punctuation rules. |
| | 3. | Policy Compliance - The degree to which the employee has a knowledge of and complies with organizational policies. |
| | 4. | Confidentiality - The ability to preserve sensitive and important information or data. Confidential information is not revealed outside of the company, except as necessary in the ordinary course of business. |
| | 5. | Ethics - The level of trustworthiness, character, professionalism, confidentiality, and honesty in dealing with internal or external customers. |
| | 6. | Communication - The ability to effectively converse and listen to others concerning company matters. The use of proper written and grammatical skills, and the meaningful application of computer technology [e-mail, Internet, etc.] |
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| Knowledge and Skills: |
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| Experience | Five years to eight years of similar or related experience. |
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| Education | (1) A two-year college degree or (2) Completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or (3) Completion of a specialized and extensive in-house training or apprenticeship program. |
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| Interpersonal Skills | Work involves extensive personal contact with others and is of a personal or sensitive nature. Motivating, influencing, and/or training others is key at this level. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others. |
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| Other Skills | 1. Solid knowledge in all areas of accounting and audit procedures and the ability to work independently; certification as a certified public accountant or a certified internal auditor preferred.
2. Must have a working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing software; must be able to use PC and all types of general office equipment. |
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