Accounting Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides financial, administrative and accounting support for the Credit Union, specifically in the areas of accounts payable and account reconciliation. Extensive coordination with the operations department in order to ensure uninterrupted ATM services and credit card operations. Provide back office support in order to meet regulatory and institutional standards. Assist with short and long-term goals, objectives and priorities for adequate cash management, control and security of financial assets, and recordkeeping requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for Accounts Payable function including the recording and payment of all creditor invoices in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepare, monitor and reconcile all ATM cash and settlement accounts to include daily posting and balancing and ATM replenishments.
• Assist with balancing bank statements and clearing reconciliation items.
• Responsible for the daily balancing and reconciling of shared branch accounts.
• Responsible for Share Draft and ACH processing & posting, while working exception report and processing returns.
• Prepare MBI and GAP reports to include all posting entries and commission and income records.
• Coordinate with the operations department to prepare and affect daily VISA postings.
• Assist with the reconciliation of general ledger accounts, as directed.
• Perform month-end procedures, as directed, and run financial summary reports in order to assist in the completion of monthly financial packages.
• Assist in the review of third-party vendor list.
• Monitor 314(a) and scrub reports to comply with FinCEN and OFAC requirements.
• Analyze and interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve accounting systems and expand operational efficiencies.
• Perform other special projects or duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum of 2 years professional experience in a similar position or finance/accounting graduate with the desire to develop their personal career.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Effective analytical skills
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Technical knowledge of electronic data processing systems, personal computer and related financial software applications, specifically Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
• Must be detail oriented and self-motivated
• Familiar with company products and services
• Strong computer/keyboarding skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Familiar with financial and accounting policies and regulations
• Familiar with financial payment systems and electronic settlement processes
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels; internal and external

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

No unusual physical demands outside of normal lifting (less than 50 lbs.).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment 100%

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Banking: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Smyrna, TN 37167: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,000 - $47,000