Accounting Specialist

Are you detail-oriented with a strong understanding of financial transactions and reconciliation? Do you have experience processing ACH, wire transfers, and share drafts? If so, Dow Credit Union is looking for a Payments Accounting Specialist to join our team!

Would you like to join a supportive organization that invests in its employees? Do you want to build a long-term career in the people helping people industry with an established and award-winning company? If so, please read on!

This position earns a competitive minimum starting hourly pay of $25. We provide terrific benefits, including quarterly and annual incentives, medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

• Process daily member transactions, including ACH, share drafts, wire transfers, and instant payments
• Reconcile reports for ACH transactions, Notice of Changes (NOCs), share drafts, and overdrafts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies with vendors, bank representatives, and internal teams
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including VISA activity and fixed assets
• Process invoice payments, research account issues, and ensure proper authorizations
• Support the accounting department with journal entries and loss claims

• Associate's degree required (or equivalent experience in accounting or financial operations)
• 2-4 years of general business experience, with at least 1 year in an accounting or ACH environment preferred
• Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) or National Check Professional (NCP) certification preferred

• Strong understanding of NACHA Rules, UCC, and federal regulations related to ACH, checks, and wires
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (intermediate formulas)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to communicate accounting processes clearly to non-accounting staff
• Experience handling confidential financial information with discretion