Accounting Specialist II

Our Company

At Raiz FCU, we share a passion for knowledge and a pursuit of growth. Grounded in our El Paso heritage (previously Teachers Federal Credit Union) since 1936, we are growing to help our community move into the future. We are inspired people, invested in you. At Raiz, we guide our members to focus on what could be and help them get there.

This new path inspires us to look ahead and lead the way with passion.

This position reports to the Staff Accountant. This role requires someone who is enthusiastic about accounting and is willing to apply their knowledge, experience, and skill set to improve this credit union's financial institution account. Be responsible for the accurate and timely performance of assigned accounting functions. Process and accurately record wire transfer transactions.

• A trusted expert
• A natural communicator
• A champion for our team members and Raiz organization
• A guide through the moments that matter the most to our team members

Monday through Friday, occasional Saturdays

12020 Rojas Dr., El Paso, TX 79936

$17.33–$26.00

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent with four (4) years of experience within an accounting environment.
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and procedures, including reconciliation.
• Knowledge of related computer applications (Excel, Word, ERP Systems, Accounting Software).
• Well organized, accurate and attentive to details.
• Understanding of the Federal Reserve Banking System.
• Previous credit union or financial institution experience preferred.

• Perform accounting duties in accordance with established Credit Union policies and procedures. Reconcile general ledger accounts as assigned.
• Prepare journal vouchers and ensure that they are correctly coded and properly authorized. Process cash orders for all branches. Review source documents and matches purchase orders, invoices and receiving documents.
• Codes invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts. Determine optimum payment dates and take advantage of all discounts on invoices. Prepare invoices and ensure they are correctly coded, properly authorized, and there are no over payments or repeat payments. Ensure approval authority is in accordance with purchasing policies. Processes payments and obtains authorized signatures.
• Process and post all incoming and outgoing wire transfers. Maintain wire transfer records and documentation. Run OFAC searches on outgoing wire transfers. Verify authenticity of PIN wire transfers. Ensure that all OFAC rules and regulations are followed.
• Research and resolve vendor problems and billing discrepancies. Answer vendors' questions or refer them appropriately.
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems. Any transactions which are outside the established purchasing policies are reported to the Controller or CFO. Maintain regular contact with other departments to obtain information and to correct transactions.
• Keep work area clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Perform general accounting duties as needed. Maintain confidentiality.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required by the Controller or CFO.
• Comply with all Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) rules and regulations, in addition to Customer Identification Program (CIP). Attend required annual BSA training and required compliance training.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned or identified.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

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