Accounting Operations Specialist

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Summary: Follow detailed and standardized procedures in performing routine accounting operations. Perform a variety of support duties related to ACH, EFT, Card and Draft activity within the credit union.

Essential Functions:

· Perform a variety of activities to assist the accounting manager in maintaining the financial, statistical, and accounting records of the credit union.

· Enter data into accounting systems and generate reports on a daily basis. Prepare various financial, regulatory, and special reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis as requested by management.

· Process ACH, draft, wires, and other member electronic transactions per procedures.

· Journalize all necessary transactions and prepare reconciliations of bank accounts, general ledgers and other items as required.

· Process accounts payable, prepaid amortization, fixed asset depreciation, employee expense matching, and other accounting functions as assigned.

· Maintain working knowledge of various account software programs.

· Protect credit union’s value by keeping information confidential and remain cognizant of and adheres to credit union policies and procedures, and all pertinent regulations.

· Accomplish accounting and credit union goals.

· Maintain knowledge of credit union products and services, sufficient to identify and assist with member and prospective member needs.

· At higher levels, may assist with monthly trial balances and financial analysis.

· Successful completion of required training and any certifications, (ex. AAP) within one year, or other established time frame, of accepting the position.

· Assists in training other staff members on primary duties and serves as a backup for other staff as necessary.

· Cooperate with other department personnel to ensure a “team effort” and prompt member service.

· Works independently and maintains control of all assigned tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner. Takes responsibility, initiative, and ownership.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

· Computer keyboard proficiency.

· Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

· Strong math and communication skills.

· Reading comprehension skills strong enough to read and interpret financial documents.

· Able to work independently with supervision available to address non-routine questions.

· Able to make routine choices within established procedures.

Education and Experience:

· 2-year or higher degree in Accounting or related field is desirable, but not required.

· Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) certification may be required.

· 2 to 5 years of experience in a financial institution is desired.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office products to include formulas and tables in Excel.

· Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise levels.

· May require the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.01 - $26.51 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $27