Accounting Specialist I

The primary role of this position is to assist with the processing of the Credit Union's payments and Electronic
Funds Transfer (EFT) items, including Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions, Wire Transfers, and
Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) items. This role is responsible for maintaining compliance with all required
regulations and policies, especially with all Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control
(OFAC) policies, procedures, and regulations

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Processes ACH on behalf of the CU. Responsible for staying up to date on all relevant ACH
  rules and regulations and assisting the Accounting Manager with the annual ACH Risk
  Assessment and Audit. Also serves as the “Fed Operator” for the Credit Union. Remains
  prepared to process these items in a Disaster Recovery situation.


• Reviews Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) items submitted for deposit and processes return
  items (checks and ACH) provided by Accounting in a timely manner to prevent losses.


• Enters wire transfers received through the Member Resource Center on behalf of the MRC
  Staff and forwards for review by Accounting Staff. .


• Posts journal entries as required on fraud disputes, fee refunds, and other items as needed.


• Researches and resolves payments issues related to ACH, Share Drafts, RDC, and Wires to
  assist front-line staff in providing resolutions for membership.


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Experience-Minimum of two years of financial accounting experience, credit union experience a plus


• Education-A high school education or GED.


• Interpersonal Skills-Work involves contact with people beyond immediate associates regarding routine matters forthe purpose of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion. Outside
  contacts take the form of service to the public (members or vendors), requiring ordinary
  courtesy in providing assistance and information.
  


• Other Skills-Thorough working knowledge of accounting principles, compliance, and regulations.
  Proficient in use of calculator and excel spreadsheets. Emphasis on and development of
  Company Values: Inclusivity, Resilience, and Service in order to overcome problems and work
  through obstacles.

Employee Benefits

• Health Insurance 


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance
  


• Paid Time Off 


• Quarterly performance incentives


• Retirement plan


• Company paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance


• Professional Development opportunities


• Wellness Benefit with tax savings


• Stay Pay

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.