Accounting Assistant

East Texas Professional Credit Union; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas Professional Credit Union in Longview, TX is seeking an accounting clerk to support accounting operations. Responsibilities include filing of daily work, posting of general ledger entries, accounts payable processing, and payroll-related postings.

The role requires accurate data entry, strong typing skills, attention to detail, and good organization. Prior credit union experience and a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years accounting experience.
• Familiarity with general ledger posting.
• Typing or keyboarding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for performing assigned accounting and related clerical support functions.
• Maintains files including general ledger journal vouchers, accounts payable documentation, and other filings.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts as assigned.
• Keys daily general ledger entries to the system.
• Accounts payable processing and payroll postings.
• Balances payroll records nightly and corrects errors.
• Assist in wire processing and related support functions.
• Backup accounting personnel as needed.

Skills

Typing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Cooperation

Communication

Accounting basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

General ledger software

Job description

Responsible for providing accounting and clerical support to Accounting Operations personnel. Filing of all daily work, accounts payable, return checks and miscellaneous files. Keys in daily general ledger entries. Inputs and pays all accounts payable invoices. Posting of various payrolls.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES1. Assumes responsibility for performing assigned accounting and related clerical support functions.a. Maintains files, including filing of general ledger journal vouchers, accounts payable documentation, and other miscellaneous filings.b. Reconciles general ledger accounts as assigned.c. Keys daily entries to the general ledger system.d. Accounts payable.e. Responsible for daily general ledger entries and balancing.f. Balances payroll records nightly and corrects any errors.g. Posting of various payrolls and related support functions.h. Setup and maintenance of payroll/ACH distributions and transfers.i. Assist in wire processing.j. Backup up accounting personnel as needed.k. Processing of return checks.2. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with Credit Union personnel and with management.a. Maintains regular contact with other departments to obtain and convey information and/or to correct transactions.b. Assists Accounting Department personnel as needed.c. Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.3. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.a. Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.b. Completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Minimum 2 years accounting experience.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of basic accounting functions.Familiarity with general ledger posting.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Previous Credit Union experience desired.Typing or keyboarding experience required.SKILLS/ABILITIES:Good typing skills.Attentive to detail and accurate.Well organized.Cooperative and willing to assist others.Able to use computer applications, adding machine, and telephone.