Staff Accountant (ACH Focused)
Staff Accountant (ACH Focused)
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Job Description
Must be available to work Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm. Holidays and after hours as needed.
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for monitoring maintaining and reporting ACH services and auditing for the Credit Union as well as various other accounting functions. Performs various analytical functions including analyzing proposed introduction of new programs streamlined processes and provide actionable insights. Duties require analysis and judgment of financial decisions for ACH processing and responsible for regulatory compliance with NACHA requirements and other applicable Accounting Management in ensuring that accounting functions are in accordance with established legal regulatory and Credit Union procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Assumes responsibility for assisting Accounting Management in the development of effective accounting policies and procedures.
Assumes responsibility for the effective and accurate completion of accounting recording and reporting functions.
Researches and resolves accounting errors and discrepancies through general ledger reconciliation.
Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication with Credit Union personnel and with management.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective business relations with vendors outside auditors andregulators and with professional trade groups.
Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
- Bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ePay ACH designation is required within 90 days from hire date.
- Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) Certification is required within one year of hire date or the following years testing window depending on date of hire. Recertification credits must be taken as required to maintain current AAP certification.
Required Knowledge:
- Understanding of general accepted accounting principles government regulations and reporting requirements.
- Strong knowledge of NACHA Rules Regulation E OFAC and other BSA regulations.
- Familiarity with related auditing and data processing functions.
- Understanding of automated accounting applications.
- Knowledge of Credit Union environment operations and information flow.
Experience Required:
- Must have at least five years of financial accounting or ACH payments experience preferably in a financial institution
Skills/Abilities:
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills to include conveying detailed information preparing clear and concise business letters and reports and making professional presentations.
- Must have excellent analytical abilities to include applying logical or scientific thinking to define problems interpreting technical instructions and performing basic statistical calculations.
- Must have the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects with various individuals and departments.
- Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Must have the ability to effectively use PC and peripheral equipment including adding machines telephone systems and other commonly used general office machines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
- None.
Preferred Knowledge:
- None.
Experience Preferred:
- Seven to 10 years of related experience preferably in a Credit Union environment.
Skills/Abilities:
- None.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately loudly or quickly.
Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Repetitive Motion: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists hands and/or fingers.
Average Visual Abilities: Average ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.
Physical Strength: Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)
WORKING CONDITIONS
- No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
