Bookkeeper

Position Summary

The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting daily accounting operations for the credit union. This role plays a key part in ensuring the integrity of financial data, timely reconciliation of accounts, and adherence to regulatory and internal compliance standards. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in financial record-keeping, preferably within a financial institution.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Accounting Activities

• Record, classify, and post daily financial transactions, including receipts, disbursements, accruals, and journal entries.
• Balance and reconcile general ledger accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accordance with credit union policies and GAAP.

Reconciliations

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly account reconciliations, including:
• Bank accounts
• General ledger accounts
• Loan and deposit portfolios
• Suspense, clearing, and settlement accounts
• Identify and correct inconsistencies or errors in financial data.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare and issue payments, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and adherence to internal controls.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up as necessary.

Reporting & Support

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare routine financial reports for management as needed.
• Support auditors during internal and external examinations by providing requested documentation.
• Filing of the quarterly Call Report.

Compliance & Record Management

• Ensure financial practices adhere to NCUA regulations, internal policies, and industry standards.
• Maintain organized digital and physical financial files for audit readiness.
• Protect confidential member and organizational data at all times.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• 2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (credit union or banking experience highly preferred).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger structure.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred

• Experience in a credit union or financial services environment.
• Familiarity with credit union core processing systems.
• Knowledge of NCUA regulations and standard financial controls.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.

Work Environment

• Office-based position with standard weekday hours; occasional extended hours during month-end or audit periods may be required.
• Regular use of computer systems, accounting software, and office equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $29.79 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30