Accounting Operations Support Specialist

Together Credit Union•Saint Louis, MO

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The accounting specialist is responsible for completing a variety of clerical accounting tasks to support the function of the Credit Union’s accounting department. The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibilities required of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Team members may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically stated in this description.

Requirements

High school diploma
Minimum of 1-year related experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of accounting regulatory environments to include the BSA, Patriot Act, and OFAC.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality work.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in accounting or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares and records journal entries for member accounts including wire transfers.
Handles reviewing entries and balancing of all wires for loan disbursements.
Accounts for all computer generated corporate and money orders that are voided, stopped or replaced.
Ensures appropriate documentation for each item has been received.
Reconciles in house and specific general ledger accounts.
Reconciles other balance accounts assigned.
Ensures integrity in the accounting and reporting of cash settlements with third-party processors.
Ensures all data is appropriately reported in financial statements.
Serves as backup for ACH processing, check processing and accounts payable processing.
Assists with special projects related to the accounting function.
Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, to include the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the Patriot Act, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Prepares and records entries for employee and board of directors’ reimbursements.