Accounting Clerk (On-Site)

Educational Federal Credit Union; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holiday

Paid Sick and Personal Days

Paid Vacation

401K with matching contributions

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Long Term Disabiliy

Job summary

EdFed is seeking an Accounting Clerk (Accounting Specialist I) to maintain accurate accounting records and support various departments. The role processes wire transfers, performs monthly GL reconciliations, and assists with problem resolution and research to support members and staff.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in Accounting with 1–2 years of related experience preferred, along with strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process wire transfers daily (domestic & international, incoming & outgoing).
• Prepare monthly General Ledger reconciliations and reconciling branch/teller activity.
• Provide front-line and member support through research and analysis; assist in problem resolution.
• Handle deposited returned checks, foreign checks, ACH file processing, and stop payments.
• Perform document filing, storage, and routine administrative duties as directed by management.

Skills

Accounting basics

Excel

Time management

Communication

Detail orientation

Math & research

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Accounting Clerk (Accounting Specialist I) is responsible for maintaining accurate and detail accounting records. This position processes domestic and international outgoing and incoming wires. The Accounting Specialist I is responsible to prepare monthly General Ledger reconciliations. In addition, this position provides support to other Credit Union departments through assistance in problem resolution and research.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Process wire transfers daily

• Domestic and international
• Incoming and outgoing

General Ledger reconciliations

• Reconcile branch and teller work daily
• Verify manual department General Ledger entries daily
• Reconcile General Ledger Accounts

Perform department processes, conduct research and problem resolution

• Process deposited returned checks daily, review and process stop payments.
• Process foreign checks.
• Verify and process electronic payment file and return file (ACH).
• Collaborate with team members to provide front line and member support by performing research and analysis.
• File, store and destroy department documents daily, weekly, monthly and annually.
• Perform various administrative duties as directed by Management

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred

Skills:

• Knowledge in Accounting principles required
• Proficiency in Excel skills
• Excellent time management ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy entering data
• Strong math and research skills.

Every employee is required to comply with all Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) policies and procedures, and to attend required BSA-related training as assigned.

The following are some benefits offered to employees:

• Paid Holiday
• Paid Birthday
• Paid Sick and Personal Days
• Paid Vacation
• Retirement/401K with matching contributions
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Tuition reimbursement for Undergraduate and Graduate courses
• Various Incentive Programs
• Career opportunities

About Us:

As a financial institution, EdFed has been dedicated to providing our members, the South Florida educational community, with quality financial services since 1935. As an employer, we strive to provide staff with challenging career opportunities, great benefits, and a friendly work environment. Confidentiality is of the utmost importance in this position.

Company Description

As a financial institution, EdFed has been dedicated to providing our members, the South Florida educational community, with quality financial services since 1935. As an employer, we strive to provide staff with challenging career opportunities, great benefits, and a friendly work environment. Confidentiality is of the utmost importance in this position.

Company Description

As a financial institution, EdFed has been dedicated to providing our members, the South Florida educational community, with quality financial services since 1935. As an employer, we strive to provide staff with challenging career opportunities, great benefits, and a friendly work environment. Confidentiality is of the utmost importance in this position.