Accounting Assistant

Baptist Health Federal Credit Union; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local credit union in Little Rock is seeking an entry-level Accounting Clerk. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for routine accounting operations, assisting the CFO, and providing member service support. The position involves handling member transactions, training staff on transactions, and maintaining financial records. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented with strong customer service skills and an understanding of accounting procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed and standardized procedures for accounting operations.
• Experience in a related accounting or finance role is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills for member service interaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine accounting clerical operations according to standardized procedures.
• Assist the CFO with financial and accounting records.
• Handle member transactions as a Member Service Representative.
• Train staff on EFT/ACH/Cards applications.

Skills

Understanding of accounting procedures

Customer service skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Job description

9000 Kanis Road, Little Rock, AR

Full‑time position

Responsibilites

• Follow detailed and standardized procedures in performing routine accounting clerical operations.
• Perform a variety of support duties related to the accounting function within the credit union.
• Serve as a Member Service Representative, handling many credit union duties in the course of a day and utilizing a broad knowledge of credit union products and services, including policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
• Assist the CFO in maintaining the financial, statistical, and accounting records of the credit union.
• Assist in developing, applying, and evaluating policies and procedures for EFT/ACH/Cards management and ensuring compliance with related rules and regulations.
• Train member service staff on all applications needed to assist members concerning EFT/ACH/Cards transactions and processes.
• Handle disputes, record and balance all unprocessed items, and enter data into the accounting system to generate daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as requested by management.
• Journalize all necessary transactions, post general ledger entries, proof totals with the general ledger system, and file general ledger journals daily.
• Prepare, pay, and file accounts payable after receiving proper authorization and assist in researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Function as a teller on an as‑needed basis, filling in for peak schedules or absences, always following credit union policy and procedures.
• Process member transactions including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, loan payments, check cashing, account verification, etc., while serving as a Member Service Representative and providing backup duty on ACH and card services.
• Balance cash drawer at shift end and report discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Daily posting and processing of EFT/ACH/Card transactions, share draft postings, returns, and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to and return all government reclamations as requested by the CFO and coordinate execution of the credit union’s Strategic Business Plan.
• Verify stop payments set up by member service, verify payroll deduction forms entered by staff, and assist the CFO with end‑of‑month/year processing and reporting.
• Authorize input and verification of wire transfers.
• Cross‑sell credit union products and services.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the CFO or CEO.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance