Accounting Clerk

Reports To:

Accounting Supervisor

Purpose:

Follow detailed and standardized procedures in performing routine accounting operations.

Perform a variety of support duties related to the accounting function within the credit union.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform a variety of activities to assist the Supervisor in maintaining the financial, statistical, and accounting records of the credit union.
2. Verify and balance teller work from all locations.
3. Reconcile check deposits for all locations.
4. Process Share Draft and ACH reports daily adhering to rules and regulations.
5. Process ATM/debit and credit card reports daily, prepare vouchers and post accordingly.
6. Post various general ledger entries, and proof totals with the general ledger system.
7. Analyze and reconcile general ledger for various accounts as assigned.
8. As applicable, prepare various financial, regulatory, and special reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis as requested by management.
9. Process deposited return checks for all locations, prepare vouchers and post accordingly.
10. Process and reconcile all bank wires.
11. Assist members with questions or problems relating to Accounting functions including secured messages.
12. Verify and balance shared branching reports and process exceptions.
13. Verify and balance bill payment transaction reports and process exceptions.
14. Submit daily work to Records for imaging and archiving, adhering to retention schedules.
15. Maintain CD investments in software program. Ensure the program and data is up to date.
16. Process investment checks.
17. Treat all credit union members and employees in a positive and cooperative manner.
18. Follow credit union policies and procedures.
19. Able and willing to perform all functions of the department.
20. Maintain current knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act and all related anti-money laundering and OFAC regulations and comply with all BSA requirements and testing.
21. Complete annual BAI Training.
22. Perform other duties as assigned.

Standards and expectations
1. Be proactive in suggesting ideas to improve job performance and efficiency.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to work in a team-oriented atmosphere.
3. Demonstrate a professional demeanor at all times.
4. Display a cooperative and positive attitude toward co-workers and members at all times.
5. Maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge on all credit union products and services.

Basic Requirements:

Education:

High school graduate or GED.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 Years bookkeeping experience and MS Office products.

Skills:

Knowledge of bookkeeping principles.

Desirable Traits:
Must be productive and accurate, efficient, dependable, and present a professional appearance with a pleasant personality. Possess attention to details. Ability to work well with people.