Accounting Clerk

FreeStar Financial Credit Union; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

401k with up to 6% match

Up to a 5% year-end bonus

Job summary

FreeStar Financial invites applications for an Accounting Clerk in Clinton Township. You will support accounting functions, post ledger entries, process payments, balance accounts daily, and assist with month-end duties to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires a High School Diploma and 1–3 years in the financial industry, knowledge of federal regulations, and a team-oriented mindset in a community-focused credit union environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-three years of similar or related experience in the financial industry.
• Must have knowledge of various federal regulations and the responsibilities relating to each act of the following: Right to Financial Privacy Act; Regulation E (EFTA); Regulation CC (Funds Availability); Truth in Savings Act; Bank Secrecy Act (BSA); ACH Rules.

Responsibilities

• Post exceptions for Visa and Share Drafts.
• Post general ledger entries.
• Process stop payments.
• Balance corporate checks, money orders, Visa, share drafts, and outgoing wires.
• Balance subsidiary accounts to the general ledger on a daily basis.
• Send and receive wire transfers and ACH's.
• Process returned deposited items
• Process share draft returns.
• Process accounts payable.
• Review cash over and short general ledgers.
• Complete month-end duties
• Balance ATM/ITMs
• Have skills and abilities to back up other accounting positions in the department.
• Exhibits knowledge and produces work proving basic knowledge of accounting concepts.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Location:

Clinton Township

Schedule:

Monday - Friday (Full-Time)

Benefits:

• 3 weeks PTO available in the first year
• 401k with up to a 6% match
• Up to a 5% year-end bonus

Purpose Of This Position:

The purpose of an Accounting Clerk is to support our members and team members ensuring compliance and accuracy performing a variety of duties pertaining to accounting functions.

What You'll Do In This Role:

• Post exceptions for Visa and Share Drafts.
• Post general ledger entries.
• Process stop payments.
• Balance corporate checks, money orders, Visa, share drafts, and outgoing wires.
• Balance subsidiary accounts to the general ledger on a daily basis.
• Send and receive wire transfers and ACH's.
• Process returned deposited items
• Process share draft returns.
• Process accounts payable.
• Review cash over and short general ledgers.
• Complete month-end duties
• Balance ATM/ITMs
• Have skills and abilities to back up other accounting positions in the department.
• Exhibits knowledge and produces work proving basic knowledge of accounting concepts.

What You'll Bring To FreeStar Financial:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-three years of similar or related experience in the financial industry.
• Must have knowledge of various federal regulations and the responsibilities relating to each act of the following:
• Right to Financial Privacy Act
• Regulation E (EFTA)
• Regulation CC (Funds Availability)
• Truth in Savings Act
• Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
• ACH Rules

What You'll Get Working at FreeStar Financial:

Be a part of an accounting team integral to the service of our members, and the success of the credit union!

Be part of an environment where our service to each other is just as important as our service to our members!

A wonderful opportunity to expand your skillset and develop professionally!

Join a Credit Union culture that makes an impact in the community!

Join an organization that appreciates and promotes having balance in your life!

A competitive compensation structure that rewards the contributions of our team members!