What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Educational Federal Credit Union?
Job Summary:
Accounting Specialist I is responsible for maintaining accurate and detail accounting records. This position processes domestic and international outgoing and incoming wires. The Accounting Specialist I is responsible to prepare monthly General Ledger reconciliations. In addition, this position provides support to other Credit Union departments through assistance in problem resolution and research.
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Duties & Responsibilities:
Process wire transfers daily
- Domestic and international
- Incoming and outgoing
General Ledger reconciliations
- Reconcile branch and teller work daily
- Verify manual department General Ledger entries daily
- Reconcile General Ledger Accounts
Perform department processes, conduct research and problem resolution
- Process deposited returned checks daily, review and process stop payments
- Process foreign checks
- Verify electronic payment file and return file (ACH)
- Collaborate with team members to provide front line and member support by performing research and analysis
- File, store and destroy department documents daily, weekly, monthly and annually
- Perform various administrative duties as directed by Management
Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in Accounting
- 1-2 years of related Accounting experience preferred
Skills:
- Knowledge in Accounting principles required
- Proficiency in Excel skills
- Excellent time management ability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy entering data
- Strong math and research skills
Every employee is required to comply with all Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) policies and procedures, and to attend required BSA-related training as assigned.
The following are some benefits offered to employees:
- Paid Holiday
- Paid Birthday
- Paid Sick and Personal Days
- Paid Vacation
- Retirement/401K with matching contributions
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- Tuition reimbursement for Undergraduate and Graduate courses
- Various Incentive Programs
- Career opportunities