Accounting Specialist

Job Description:

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for various general ledger accounting and bank deposit operation functions. Including; processing/posting check, ACH, wire transfer, and other electronic settlement within time sensitive deadlines. In addition, posting/reconciling general ledger transactions and accounts.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• General Ledger Accounting: Maintain general ledger accounts. Analyze account activity, post journal entries, reconcile account balances, and close general ledger account at month end.
• Accounts Payable: Process vendor payments.
• Fixed Asset Accounting: Maintain monthly accounting of fixed assets and prepaid assets.
• Correspondent Relationships: Work directly with other financial institutions to clear member transactions, or vendors to resolve payment issues.
• Bank Deposit Operation: Daily processing, settlement, and accounting of member financial transactions, including ACH, check processing, wire transfers, and other electronic settlements within time sensitive deadlines.
• Transaction / Reputation Risk: Identify and correct erroneous financial transactions before they negatively affect the member, result in a financial loss, or affect the reputation of the credit union.
• Assist Other Departments in support of their daily operations.
• Perform Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Or, 2-3 years of bank/credit union general ledger accounting.
• 2-3 years of ACH and check settlement processing. The Accredited ACH Professional certification is highly desired
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business. Or, completion of a specialized program of study at a business or trade school.
• Strong computer skills including; MS Excel, MS Office. And general ledger, banking, and other financial software.
• Aptitude for mathematics and ability to analyze, compare and interpret facts and figures quickly.
• Ability to work independently to meet important goals and deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Benefits:401(k) 401(k) matching; Health insurance; Dental insurance; Employee assistance program; Life insurance; Paid time off; Tuition reimbursement; Vision insurance.

Job Type: Full-time - Schedule: 8 hour shift

Jetstream Federal Credit Union is a Drug Free Workplace. All candidates are subject to drug testing. Jetstream FCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.