Accountant

DEXSTA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2187; Talleys Corner (DE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

DEXSTA Federal Credit Union is seeking an Accounting Clerk responsible for preparing and processing accounts payable, reconciling ledgers, and maintaining cashier’s checks and subsidiary ledgers.

The role requires a High School diploma with preferred Associates in Accounting and experience in accounting operations, including ACH/Wire handling and BSA-related processes. On-site at the Wilmington, DE branch with day shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and an Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Experience in an accounting position preferred.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, reconciliation and ledger balancing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow all credit union policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain cashier’s check registers and process petty cash activity.
• Prepare, organize, pay, file and troubleshoot all accounts payable for the credit union.
• Process ACH and wire-related transactions and maintain related records.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting Software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Foulk Road - WILMINGTON, DE 19803

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $18.62 - $29.62 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Accounting

Position Summary

Prepare and process accounts payable. Reconcile debit, prepaid card and shared branching entries. Maintain cashier’s checks (issued and cleared) and subsidiary ledgers balancing.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Follow all credit union policies, procedures, and requirements in addition to all state and federal laws and regulations, including Regulation CC, the Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC and USA Patriot Act/Customer Identification Act (CIP). Educate members on various credit union policies, procedures and related laws and regulations where applicable.
• Follow all credit union policies, procedures, and requirements in addition to all state and federal laws and regulations, including Regulation CC, the Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC and USA Patriot Act/Customer Identification Act (CIP). Educate members on various credit union policies, procedures and related laws and regulations where applicable.
• Maintain cashier’s check registers and process petty cash activity.
• Prepare, organize, pay, file and troubleshoot all accounts payable for the credit union.
• Process all daily principal and interest investment portfolio transactions.
• Maintain BSA wire log for all incoming and outgoing wire transfers.
• Maintain and monitor shared branching activity, adjustments and reports.
• Reconcile charge off suspense.
• Process ACH origination requests by creating and/or updating EFT records within member accounts.
• Process stop payments/voids on cashier checks.
• Maintain and monitor branch and mobile banking check deposit balancing.
• Process/verify wire/remittance transfer transactions through Fed-Line and Zephyr including OFAC searches.
• Maintain and monitor subsidiary ledgers. Research and correct any general ledger out of balance conditions.
• Answer all inquiries pertaining to accounting department function and assist other accounting department staff as needed.
• Daily processing of ATM reconciliation worksheet; including posting daily entries and reconciling general ledger balances.
• Maintain and review branch vault worksheets.
• Complete applicable month end procedures.
• Assist in IRA administration, documentation and member correspondence.
• Assist other accounting team members as directed.
• Back-up for ACH / share draft processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Lifting of up to 20 pounds, twisting and kneeling are frequently required
• Extended sitting up to 95% of the time
• Continuous sound perception/discrimination and verbal speech ability.
• Frequent exposure to dust and poor ventilation.
• Intermediate mathematical skills (calculations/concepts involving decimal and percentages).
• Ability to use a computer and adding machine, perform minor math calculations and general account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles. Knowledge of credit union data processing system and credit union cash management policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Occasional travel required.
• Must be bondable.

DISCLAIMER

The information in this position description has been designed to illustrate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all the duties and responsibilities and/or qualifications required of any employee assigned to this position.

QualificationsEducation, Training and Experience:

• High school diploma required and Associates Degree in Accounting or Equivalent.
• Experience in an accounting position preferred.