Accounting Clerk

Freedom First Credit Union; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Voluntary Benefit Options

Employee Discounts Program

Job summary

Freedom First Credit Union in Roanoke, VA is seeking an accounting clerk who can handle basic, structured accounting tasks with high attention to detail. The role involves processing expenditures, posting daily records to ledgers, and assisting with reconciliations.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in bookkeeping, along with a high school diploma and preferably accounting coursework. You will work Monday–Friday in an office setting with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• One to three years of bookkeeping, accounting, banking, or related experience.
• A high school education required; accounting or business college preferred.
• Aptitude for math and strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Process and record expenditures, balance, and post daily accounting records to general ledgers.
• Prepare reconciliations of general ledger accounts and analyze discrepancies when necessary.
• Serve as backup for other accounting responsibilities as directed.
• Comply with government regulations affecting the credit union industry including OFAC and BSA.

Skills

Math aptitude

Attention to detail

Keyboarding

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

General office equipment

Education

High school diploma

Accounting or business coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Office equipment

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Clerical 207 Bullitt Ave SE, Roanoke, VA, US

Salary Range: $18.06 To $22.58 Hourly

Role:

Performs basic, structured tasks within the accounting department while applying a high level of attention to detail and time management skills.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

(65%) Process and record expenditures, balance, and post daily accounting records to general ledgers.

(25%) Prepares reconciliations of general ledger accounts as assigned. Analyzes and researches discrepancies when necessary.

(10%) Serves as backup for other accounting responsibilities as directed.

Performance Measurements:

• Must comply with government and other regulations affecting the credit union industry including, but not limited to, OFAC and the Bank Secrecy Act.
• Meets or exceeds performance expectations as described in Essential Functions and Responsibilities.
• Please refer to Annual Performance Goal document for remaining Performance Measurements.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience: One to three years of bookkeeping, accounting, banking, or related experience.

Education: A high school education required. Accounting or Business related college preferred.

Interpersonal Skills:Work involves contact with persons beyond immediate associates regarding routine matters for the purpose of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion. Outside contacts take the form of service to the public (members or vendors), requiring ordinary courtesy in providing assistance and information.

Other Skills:

• This position requires an aptitude for math and an attention to detail.
• Knowledge of basic, technical accounting tasks.
• Skill and ability to use and operate a keyboard (typewriter), computer, calculator, fax machine, scanner, copier and telephone.
• Skill and ability to read and understand basic financial statements, contracts, applications, computer printouts, manuals and other related materials. Require basic working knowledge Microsoft Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Work is performed indoors in an office environment with normal potential for exposure to safety and health hazards. May periodically travel to other, similar sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Recognized Holidays
• Voluntary Benefit Options (Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity & Pet)
• Employee Discounts Program (Travel, Tickets, Food & Grocery, & more)

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.