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Responsibilities include: Budget & Expense Management Timely issuance of recurring US Advisory Services (USAS) business unit reporting and commentary/highlight trends to senior management team and other governance teams, including Budget Dashboards and MOR talking points. Timely reporting for Global Marketing Services (GMS) and Global Product Strategy (GPS) to also include Budget Dashboards, MOR talking points, and Market Data Service Schedules. Monitor and evaluate USAS, GMS and GPS budgets to actual performance. Provide monthly variance and trend reporting to division heads and their direct reports. Assist in the preparation of the annual budgets, quarterly contingency funding materials and monthly LOB transfer requests for USAS, GMS, and GPS. Expense performance metric and sales channel reporting. Preparation of the 529 Quarterly budget reports. Business Planning Track and report on strategic business initiatives for USAS. Assist with the development of the USAS commitment pack process and other business plans by working with senior management. Assist with the management of the annual IPP process as it pertains to senior management and external sales. Identify and analyze key performance metrics and trends for reporting purposes. Cost Allocations Ensure cost allocation methodologies for USAS, GMS and GPS are current.  Host regular discussions with senior leaders to ensure percentages are up to date.  Submit any necessary revisions. Lead TCO quarterly refresh USAS, GMS and GPS. Teamwork and Business Partnership across USAS, GMS & GPS Live out the corporate values, including building relationships and working with integrity. Work proactively within our team and with other teams and departments. Actively support business leads and department heads in offering support and guidance.  Serve as an excellent business partner in serving the needs of others in understanding the cost allocation and profitability of NAAS and GAS. Establish, implement and maintain best practices related to the expense, budget, and cost allocation processes.

Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Chair and COO, provide leadership in the management of department operations ensuring high-quality administrative support is provided to all internal and external partners. Prepare strategic plans for finance development, (including recharge rate development), equipment and space administration, business processes and industrial affiliate interactions. Ensure safety protocols, training, and necessary implementations are in compliance. Advise on leadership issues. Serve as back-up support to the COO. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, including but not limited to strategic and budget planning, fiscal control, compliance, risk management, facilities, payroll/personnel, academic personnel hiring and purchasing activities. Develop and maintain a positive, cooperative and supportive environment consistent with the UC Davis Principles of Community; provide leadership in a high performance department. Responsible for effectively and ethically leading staff and overseeing a complex translational research, teaching and recharge center environment. Serve as the compliance officer for the recharge centers, departmental business processes as it relates to extramural funding and University Policy and Procedure. Serve as the principal trainer and resource for business office staff on financial procedures and policy. Responsible for overseeing pre- and post-award processes, budget preparation, analysis and forecasting for control of complex budgets. Physical Demands: Sit at computer or extended periods of time. Lift boxes of files weighing up to 25 lbs. Work Environment: UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (ecigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Work in open, cubicle environment and with some surrounding noise. Work flexible schedule to meet project deadlines and/or operation needs. Background Check Required: This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. Yes Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of Principles of Budgeting, Accounting and Control. Successful award funding, project development and project management experience. Experience gathering and synthesizing large amounts of complex information. Excellent writing skills. Experience with management of complex federal and state contracts and grants. Experience working with sponsoring agency requirements related to OLAW, IACUC, and IRB's for human subjects studies. Experience serving as departmental compliance officer for federal awards, state and private foundation awards and industry awards. Experience with recharge services, operations and facilities administration and management. Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work. Interpersonal and oral communication skills sufficient to coordinate with a wide range of personnel, including supervisors, faculty, postdoctoral researchers and investigators, and graduate students. Skills to use computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, and Microsoft Outlook. Organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and manage assigned work as well as to schedule production, organize information, and maintain accurate records. Problem solving and decision-making skills. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of UC policies and departmental operating procedures. Experience providing leadership in the areas of strategic planning, equipment and space administration, and business processes. CRA (Certified Research Administrator) certification preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in effective use of multi-user computer network systems and applicable financial management software (Kuali, DaFIS and PPS preferred). Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Communication skills to convey recommendations to PI's, managers, and staff to ensure compliance with policy. Skills to recognize problems with cost recovery, invoices, accounts and payroll and initiate timely and appropriate action to resolve them. Experience coordinating documents and projects with Business Contract and Legal Affairs and to interpret regulations or guidelines and to recommend fiscally responsible and sound management practices. Organizational skills to work with changing priorities and demanding workload and to use judgment to make logical decisions. Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals; secure and/or provide information to clarify situations, resolve problems, and negotiate services and/or agreements and MOU's with other departments or external agencies. Managing personnel issues.

Summary Performs regularly recurring and standardized duties associated with verifying, reviewing, and entering data to computer-aided financial accounting systems, processing disbursements, and updating files and audit trails. Distinguishing Career Features The Accounting Clerk represents the first level in a career path for clerical-to-professional accounting. The Accounting Clerk requires demonstration of the following skills and abilities: keyboarding (10-key) skills as evidenced by competency in accessing and entering alpha and numeric data, ability to learn how to accurately post data to proper account classifications, and the ability to rapidly perform arithmetic calculations. Incumbents will also need to be assigned to a work situation where the duties are predominately accounting in nature. Advancement to Accounting Clerk - Senior requires no less than two years as an Accounting Clerk or equivalent and compliance with the stated qualifications. Accounting Clerks - Senior will have a demonstrated competency in accounts payable and receivable (including administration of contracts), oversight of project costs, and setup of specialized student accounts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities  Receives, verifies, and processes bills, claims, expense vouchers, remittances, disbursements and other straightforward and recurring documents related to financial transactions.  Verifies documents for accuracy and completeness of specific entries and information, maintains a file of documents and posts transactions to the appropriate journals using established data entry formats.  Calculates totals, discounts, extensions, interest charges, fees, penalties, etc., using specifically defined arithmetic formulas.  Enters or posts financial information from source documents into established accounting programs having preset data entry screens. Codes transactions into proper account classification using instruction manuals for support.  Searches files and records for readily identifiable account information. Lists or tabulates information from documents where knowledge of the subject matter is not required.  Prepares documents such as invoices, account statements, checks and distributes to others for further action.  May serve as a cashier, accepting, disbursing, and balancing funds. Disburses accounts payable and payroll checks. Adjusts cash accounts to balance with receipts and disbursements. May prepare bank deposits and reconcile bank statements. Accounting Clerk @Jacobson, Betts & Company 2  May process accounting line item fund transfers and charge-backs within and among departments. Posts transfers to the proper account, category, and fund.  May sort and deliver incoming departmental mail and prepare outgoing mail including documents transferring to other campuses and external agencies.  Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Qualifications  Knowledge and Skills The position requires basic knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting practices, clerical and office procedures and methods, business mathematics and record keeping. Requires a working knowledge of personal computer operations and common office productivity software such as spreadsheets and word processing. Requires knowledge of computeraided data entry programs accompanying accounting systems. Requires skill at entering alphanumeric data onto a preformatted data entry screen. Requires sufficient math skill to calculate totals, percentages, ratios, and portions. Requires sufficient human relation skills work as part of a team and cooperatively with internal and external customers.  Abilities Requires the ability to learn and access the computer-aided accounting data entry programs used by the department. Requires demonstrated ability to enter data onto standardized formats using computerized data base programs by using keyboards, basic keyboarding or 10-key skills and calculators. Requires the ability to rapidly perform basic arithmetic operations. Requires the ability to learn accounting string formats and post numeric data into proper account classifications.  Physical Abilities The position incumbent must be able to function indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires ambulatory ability to sit for extended periods of time and to move about various campus locations. Requires the ability to use near vision to read printed materials. Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and over the phone. Requires the ability to retrieve work materials from overhead, waist, and ground level files. Requires sustained repetitive motions and manual and finger dexterity to write, operate a microcomputer, use a pointing device, keyboard, 10-key pad, and operate other office equipment.  Education and Experience The position requires completion of a high school curriculum with emphasis in bookkeeping and 2 years of experience in a production oriented record keeping, bank cashiering, or similar function.  Licenses and Certificates May require a valid driver’s license.  Working Conditions Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.

Position Summary:   The Compliance Risk Advisor (“CRA”) is responsible for an ongoing, comprehensive and effective structure of internal controls to mitigate compliance risk in assigned areas of responsibility, and to assure adherence with applicable laws, rules and regulations. A CRA is also responsible to lead, develop and train Bank employees regarding specific internal processes and control responsibilities. The CRA may be assigned to support a particular business group such as Deposits and Lending or other duties as assigned. Develops procedures related to Quality Control, compliance and risk projects. Assists in developing and implementing control aspects into business unit first line of defense procedures.  Supports business units with their day to day compliance needs under the direct supervision of a higher level compliance professional.  Major Responsibilities: Assist the Director of Compliance to ensure that the Bank maintains a sound compliance risk management system with active oversight of compliance-related operational risk, adequate policies, procedures, and a strong management information system for measuring risk and risk reporting. Assist the business units in identifying and clearly understanding the types of compliance and operational risks inherent in the Bank’s activities. Assist business in designing compliant processes and methodologies to ensure efficiency. Make appropriate efforts to remain informed about regulatory risks in assigned area of expertise (i.e., Lending, Deposits, Fair Lending/CRA, Vendor Management, DR/BCP, etc.) Review deficiencies noted in compliance related examinations/audits or compliance monitoring activities to determine whether management adequately addresses and remediates identified deficiencies in a timely manner. Assists in the development of compliance risk management reporting methods, systems and an adequate array of reports that provide levels of detail about risk exposures that are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the compliance risk management function. Systems may include SharePoint, ERM system, or other enterprise business systems, as appropriate to the assigned responsibilities. Maintain a formal process for identifying, reporting and implementing new regulations or changes to existing regulations within specific areas of responsibility. Provide ongoing reports of upcoming changes to the Compliance Officer; report the impact and activities related to implementation. Lead business unit’s efforts to ensure effective implementation of revisions to forms, documents, disclosures, notices, software enhancements, and other change management tasks. Prepares reports for approval of the Compliance Officer.   May attend conferences and other quality control and compliance-related education activities. Other Responsibilities: Manage special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Compliance Officer. Maintain a current understanding of stated procedures and policies, including federal and state regulatory compliance requirements. Communicate and advocate a strong awareness of internal controls and the critically of high ethical standards. Education, Experience, And Other Skills Required: Undergraduate degree or commensurate successful business experience in a compliance/risk management function. One to three years of experience in lending or deposit compliance as applicable to the specific duties, risk management or related field, where critical thinking skills have been successfully employed. Excellent problem solving and verbal and communication skills. Strong written communication skills a must. Project Management skills and experience preferred. Thorough working knowledge of branch operations, lending operations, CRA/HMDA, or areas of operational risk as appropriate for job responsibilities. Proficiency in business deposit and lending systems, and designing compliant and efficient processes using technology. Proficiency in use of personal computers and Windows driven programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc. Position Level Distinction: CRA II:   Incumbents will typically have five to seven or years of experience in compliance, quality control, risk management or a related field in a financial services environment, with a record of successful problem solving for business compliance issues. Performs duties under general supervision of the Compliance Officer.  Assists in developing and implementing control aspects into business unit first line of defense procedures.  Independently assesses risk, prepares and delivers reports to the Compliance Officer.  Works with business units on corrective action.  Develops procedures and may assist in delivery of training related to compliance and risk projects.  Supports business with their day to day compliance needs.  May represent the Bank on specific areas of compliance during regulatory examinations.   May attend conferences and participate in community group activities related to compliance. CRA III:   Incumbents will normally possess seven or more years of experience in compliance, risk management or related field.  CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) or equivalent work experience preferred.  Extensive background in consumer compliance regulations and the development and implementation of first line of defense controls, compliance risk management systems.  Works directly with inside and outside Counsel on program development and legal reviews of regulatory matters.  Previous management experience and the ability to supervise or direct the work of junior level compliance professionals.  Provides guidance to junior level compliance professionals on specific regulatory topics.  Acts as a Consultant to the business on all regulatory matters.  Exercises independent judgment on regulatory matters, based on years of experience and success in implementing and supporting a Compliance Management System.  May assist the Compliance Officer in preparation for regulatory examinations.  Represents the Bank at professional groups, conferences and with community groups.  Consults directly with the business on all matters relating to compliance and risk management, and uses leadership skills to influence the business in matters concerning regulatory compliance, corrective action, and assessment of risk.  Company Profile Established in 1975, Tri Counties Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ:TCBK) headquartered in Chico, California, providing a unique brand of customer   Service with Solutions   available in traditional stand-alone and in-store bank branches in communities throughout Northern and Central California. The Bank provides an extensive and competitive breadth of consumer, small business and commercial banking financial services, along with convenient around-the-clock ATM, online and mobile banking access. Tri Counties Bank has remained strong and profitable through a top-down commitment to its core values, sound business principles and responsible lending practices. Our success is also based on our involvement in the communities we serve. The personal touch comes naturally to Tri Counties Bankers. You may recognize us at business, school and non-profit events, baseball games and local eateries, skiing in the mountains, boating on the lakes, and fishing the local streams. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

General Nature of Position: Serve as accounting supervisor for all Accounting Personnel.  Ensures the completeness, accuracy and timeliness all accounting Processes.  This position is the key resource supporting the Controller.    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Drive Month End Close Drive Billing, Collections, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounts Receivable Processes Ensure all daily tasks are completed timely: Billing, Collections, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounts Receivable Processes Back up all functions in case of absence or necessity: Billing, Collections, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounts Receivable Processes, phones Review and post all transactions. Maintain assigned sub ledgers and reconcile to the general ledger Process Area Franchise reports and Payments Process Quarterly Fuel Tax Credit Maintain all company Permits and Business Licenses Answer and Process Incoming Customer Calls and Customer Service Overflow Reconcile all GL accounts monthly Processes month-end GL Close and Financial Statement Preparation Create Spreadsheets and Maneuver Data using Pivot Tables and VLookup in Microsoft Excel Assist with the audit of daily material/weight ticket entries as needed Improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service Supervise three accounting personnel   Summary of Other Job Duties: Other responsibilities as assigned to support specific department/business needs Design and implement filing and reporting systems as related to position Flexibility and willingness to take on new tasks Commitment and support for organizational initiatives   QUALIFICATIONS: 1) Required knowledge, skills & abilities: GAAP Accounting Standards. Principles and practices of supervision and personnel management. Modern office procedures and practices, including record keeping and data security methods and techniques. Computer proficiency in Word, Excel and email communications. Familiarity with general accounting systems and procedures and computer programs Must be analytical, able to catch onto new concepts quickly and work well in a dead-line driven environment.  Clear written and oral communication is a must. Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills. Good verbal/written English skills and effective interpersonal skills.  2) Minimum educational level: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.   3) Physical Requirements: Possess the mobility to maneuver throughout the building Use a keyboard and computer terminal, telephone and other office equipment Able to lift up to 20 lbs Occasional moving of furniture or equipment or office supplies Normal sitting and walking Driving for errands and special projects

VSP Global is comprised of five complementary businesses that combine high-quality eye care insurance, high-fashion eyewear, customized lenses, ophthalmic technology and retail solutions, with employees in over 23 countries. No matter the role, we’re all focused on a singular mission: to help people see. Learn more by visiting  https://vspglobal.com/cms/careers/ General Summary As a key member of the Internal Audit team, the Senior Internal Auditor will perform internal audit and consulting work and report on the results with minimal supervision. Responsible for assisting to develop and complete integrated internal audits, participate in implementing/maintaining SOX/NAIC documentation and testing. Contribute to a developing and growing Internal Audit Department. Essential Functions Prepare all work papers and execute a comprehensive audit approach (policies, procedures, processes, controls and measures) to address financial, compliance, IT and operational risks in accordance with professional standards   Evaluate risks and assist with development of audit plans and audit programs.  Determine the appropriate scope and procedures for each assignment and obtain management approval   Perform and ensure all phases of audits including planning, fieldwork, analysis reporting results and subsequent follow-up procedures are completed and communicated. Participate in special audit projects as assigned   Analyze and evaluate the audit findings arising from the examination and verification of records.   Communicate audit results and prepare written documentation/reports as it relates to SOX and Internal Audit and disclose all significant deficiencies to management    Initiate follow-up of responses for all assigned audit projects. Evaluate adequacy of corrective action indicated in the formal reply to the audit report   Test and assist in monitoring the Company’s SOX/NAIC Internal Control activities and compliance   Document internal control systems to be used for internal and external audits including narratives, flow charts, and checklists   Participate in system implementation project to ensure effective design and implementation of internal controls as well as the overall effectiveness of project management   Assist in conducting reviews of IT systems to assess the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with Company and departmental goals, objectives and standards   Coordinate with and assist external auditors during their fieldwork   Keep management apprised of audit progress and issues and effectively delivering audit results   Job Specifications Typically has the following skills or abilities:   Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting and/or equivalent experience   Five years of auditing experience, including anti-money laundering   Demonstrated experience with entity-wide SOX/NAIC implementation and testing   Demonstrated experience in auditing an SAP environment   Strong knowledge of data analysis/audit software (e.g. ACL/IDEA)   Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, IIA and ISACA standards   Have one of the following certifications: CPA, CIA and/or CISA   A proven track-record of effectively leading projects   Proven ability to effectively communicate information to a wide variety of technical and non-technical individuals or groups at all levels of the organization Ability to multitask and work on various audits and projects in different phases   Ability to work effectively and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment   Be highly analytical and inquisitive, dig deep to obtain a solid understanding of business processes and internal controls   Excellent written and verbal communication skills    Be able to work independently and in teams   Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time   Clean credit history as reported by credit report Working Conditions / Physical Demands The working environment is generally favorable, lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.       The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. VSP Global is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status.    We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Nearest Major Market:  Sacramento  Job Segment:  Audit, Ophthalmic, Accounting, Consulting, ERP, Finance, Healthcare, Technology Apply now   Find Similar Jobs: VSP Vision Care Jobs,   Testing Jobs In Sacramento,   Technology Jobs In Sacramento,   Project Manager Jobs In Sacramento,   Finance & Accounting Jobs

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs various finance and accounting functions for Golden 1 Credit Union, including but not limited to financial reporting, financial analyses and maintaining financial systems/models. Act as lead for employees in the Finance area. Employees in this area are cross-trained in several aspects of finance and accounting functions and will assist the Finance Management team in special projects. TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS: Develop and analyze data, supporting spreadsheets, charts, and reports to determine financial performance and profitability across markets, products, channels, and member demographics and enterprise-wide analytics. Develop and maintain financial performance-related expertise in assigned business areas to provide deep-dive analysis into metrics, trends and anomalies while providing insights to drive improvements. Coordinate the assessment of market, product, member, and channel performance to identify gaps and additional value areas to maximize performance. Compile data and prepare accounting/financial management reports for the Credit Union including, but not limited to, information for management reports related to the production of the Financial Plan and supporting budget, reports analyzing credit union position in relation to "peer" credit unions, reports analyzing data and profitability by channels and markets, reports analyzing the financial strength and stability of the credit union, analysis of the monthly financial statements and rate/volume variance reports for interest income and expense analysis, liquidity, investments as it relates to production of the Financial Plan, and ad hoc reporting. Lead and conduct the coordination, development, and maintenance of a multi-year ongoing Financial Plan, including strategic initiatives, human capital management, financial budget, and goal achievement. Maintain a thorough understanding of the general ledger accounts and financial statements, analyze, and communicate variances in support of the financial plan, profitability, and market and channel data. Analyze data and lead the research and development efforts undertaken to improve the Credit Union's products, services, and operations. Interface with various divisions to understand data and underlying operational processes. Gather and integrate data and contextual information to design rigorous analyses to support carefully crafted projections. Document approaches, assumptions, and findings. Prepare or create the more difficult or complex financial models, analyses, and spreadsheets that effectively present data and analytical findings as needed. Utilize advanced data analytics tools and techniques to build periodic trend analysis reports, presenting insights and findings that are relevant, actionable and visually appealing to management. Develop and provide written and verbal recommendations and alternative solutions based on the results of analyses, taking into consideration internal and external factors and the Credit Union's strategic goals and initiatives. Develop and maintain metrics, graphs, reports and any other means to measure and monitor Golden 1's financial position. This includes: querying, researching, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating qualitative and quantitative data associated with the credit union's financial strength and stability. Contribute to the development of tools and capabilities to create a truly "data-driven" culture. When engaged to do so, develop models around new programs and offerings, including revenue and cost impact of various alternatives. Work with various teams across the organization to develop benchmarking and recommendations. Collaborate with management and other areas of the Credit Union to define, analyze and study financial performance-related issues and data. This includes evaluating operational efficiency and effectiveness by researching and analyzing internal and/or external industry trends, markets and other operational benchmarks. Gathers, consolidates, prepares and validates data for analysis; prepares executive summaries and presents recommendations to management. Recommend enhancements to analytical modeling tools to further support strategic plans and initiatives. Increase productivity by developing automated applications, eliminating duplications and coordinating information requirements. Ensure data for all reports is accurate and reports are prepared in a timely and thorough manner. Update and maintain computerized finance/accounting models including, but not limited to profitability and budget models, analyze results through reports, graphs and other analytical tools, and make recommendations. Utilize various computer financial information systems including but not limited to current organization-wide and/or department specific software in the preparation of analyses, evaluation and reports. Contribute to and lead the creation of deliverables including preparing various and wide-ranging reports pertaining to corporate strategy. Manage implementation of various projects and validation for the Finance area Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position. Provide leadership, guidance, and training to employees in the department. Monitor progress toward significant strategic goals and policies. Maintain a current procedure manual for position functions. Conduct special studies, reviews, analyses, and all other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE TASKS: Effective oral and written communication skills required to prepare reports and perform other related tasks. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate an on-line computer terminal and other standard office equipment, such as financial calculators, personal computer, facsimile machine and telephone. Hand-eye coordination required to read, post, and handle complex computer programs and reports. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACTS & RELATIONSHIPS: INTERNAL:   All levels of staff and management. EXTERNAL:   Vendors, external auditors and other financial institutions and other business sources. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION:   Bachelor's Degree; preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. EXPERIENCE:   Five years related accounting and/or financial analyst experience. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:   Strong personal computer skills (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat), Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial analysis, budgeting, and credit union accounting policies and practices; strong research, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; strong time management, organizational skills; ability to multi-task effectively; make sound decisions in the absence of detailed instructions and work on own initiative; ability to use logical reasoning when interpreting facts; ability to make objective observations, examinations, evaluations, and written recommendations; strong independent work methods; ten key; numerical skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent problem solving and interpretation skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged sitting throughout the workday with occasional mobility required. Corrected vision within the normal range. Hearing within normal range. A device to enhance hearing will be provided if needed. Ability to lift 15 lbs. as may be required .Occasional movements throughout the department daily to interact with staff, accomplish tasks, etc. Minimal travel to attend meetings by car and/or public conveyance for conferences or training session held at out-of-area locations or across the United States (1--2 times per year).