Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Description:

The Accounting Specialist will operate under general supervision, utilizing independent judgment to perform a variety of accounting duties. The role is responsible for executing tasks according to established procedures, methods, and systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant guidelines. This role will involve handling financial transactions, maintaining records, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports. By applying expertise and attention to detail, the accounting team member will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting department, supporting its goals and objectives.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Process Accounts Payables – review invoices to ensure they are correctly coded and authorized
• Assist with maintaining accurate credit union accounting records with adequate transaction documentation and timely reconcilement of general ledger accounts
• Responsible for analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts as assigned
• Process daily settlements (Alloya, NMS, MMS, VISA, ATM/Debit, Shared Branching & Foreign Item Processing)
• Process member paper payrolls
• Process monthly insurance product billing
• Research and resolves deposit charge-backs, cash advances, non-image deposit items
• Assist with document destruction and retention
• Filing of paper invoices and documentation
• Process member research requests
• Responsible for providing exceptional member service to both external members and internal team members as defined by living and demonstrating the core values of the credit union
• Review all activities for compliance with Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering / Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations and participate in annual training as required by the BSA/OFAC Compliance Officer
• Assist in month end closing process
• Assist in quarterly Call Report submission
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

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Requirements:

• 2 years of previous banking experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge in current Microsoft Office products
• General knowledge of credit union/banking back-office processes, not required but preferred
• Aptitude for handling member/co-workers’ issues effectively and professionally
• Teamwork oriented with the ability to work in a detail intense, multi-task environment
• Sound communication skills – verbal & written