Accounting Clerk

Description: We are looking for a skilled Accounting Clerk to perform a variety of bookkeeping tasks. A successful Accounting Clerk should have a positive, serve the members first mindset. With great communication skills, strong work ethic, and a “can-do” attitude. Accounting Clerk responsibilities include a variety of daily accounting and clerical functions reconciling statements, assisting personnel and using software programs. Ultimately, a successful Accounting Clerk will be familiar with all accounting procedures and have a flair for numbers and will ensure the credit union’s daily accounting functions are run accurately and timely.

Responsibilities:

· Provide daily accounting and clerical support to the accounting department and personnel.

· Typing accurately, prepare and maintain daily accounting reconcilements

· Resolve errors members’ accounts in a timely manner

· Research, track, and resolve daily accounting problems and discrepancies

· Daily entering of financial transactions into the software

· Provide assistance and support to credit union personnel and members.

· Maintain a working knowledge in ACH, reconciling bank statements, AP, and card chargeback activity

· Constantly grow in job knowledge and skills through training and teamwork

· Understands and adheres to all policies, procedures, and regulations.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

· Proven accounting experience with a willingness and motivation to learn more.

· Accuracy and attention to detail

· Aptitude for numbers

· Excellent time management and multitasking skills.

· Problem resolution and analytical skills to perform a variety of tasks.

· Must be able to sit for extended periods, bend, stretch, reach, grasp and occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds (e.g.: file boxes).

· Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

· Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Education and Other Requirements:

· At least two to four years of experience in the field or a related area is preferred.

· At least two years of financial institution experience is preferred.

· ACH skills are preferred.

· Credit Union experience and proficiency in Jack Henry financial services programs (i.e.: Episys, Document Manager, etc.) a plus.

· Equivalent combination of education, skills, qualifications, and experience will be considered.

· All applicants must have a clean criminal background, pass bondability, and a credit check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Largo, FL 33771: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass a criminal background check, pass bondability and a credit check?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 2 years (Preferred)
• Financial accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: One location