Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the precise and timely recording of the credit union's financial information. Ensure accurate reconciliation of the general ledger/trial balance comparison daily for the Credit Union and daily bank deposit. Process wire transfers, reconcile general ledger accounts, and prepare monthly reports. Maintain a working knowledge of all services and operations of the credit union. Assist other departments with research.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Represent the credit union to members in a courteous, professional manner. Provide prompt, efficient and accurate service in processing transactions.

• Receive members and internal staff, in person or by phone, determine nature of business, handle request(s), or refer to appropriate department.

• Assist members and internal staff with transactions by phone as needed.

• Prepare bank reconciliations and reconcile general ledger accounts as assigned.

• Provide information and prepare monthly reports as needed.

• Perform wire and western union transfers on a daily basis.

• Responsible for monthly payment and submission of credit disability, credit life, and debt protection premiums to CUNA Mutual Group.

• Assist examiners and auditors as needed.

• Assist other departments with research as needed.

• Perform stop payments and voids on official checks.

• Backup daily functions of other Accounting staff when they are not in the office or need assistance with research.

• Attend training sessions as required.

• Be knowledgeable of the essential functions of the Accounting Clerk position.

• Maintain a working knowledge of all aspects of DNA and Prologue systems.

• Maintain knowledge of and comply with the Bank Secrecy Act as it relates to this position.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to count and deal with numbers and details effectively.
• Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels, orally, in writing, or by phone.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate orally, in writing, and by phone.
• Ability to deal with members effectively (friendliness, tact and diplomacy).
• Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions.
• Ability to learn, apply and communicate knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to learn, apply and communicate knowledge of credit union products and services.
• Ability to input and retrieve data from computer.
• Ability to use a calculator.
• Ability to type accurately.
• Ability to use and learn office machines (i.e., copier, fax, terminals).
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
College degree in accounting or finance required. Two years experience in an accounting function within a credit union or other financial institution preferred.

Salary: DOE
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: VP Accounting
Location: Perkins Branch

Qualified applicants can apply by clicking the following link:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=d29a6cd7-d559-4835-a49a-41fc9627129b&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,014.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Baton Rouge, LA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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