Accounting Specialist

District of Columbia Teachers Federal Credit Union; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Teachers Federal Credit Union is seeking an Accounting Specialist to manage accounts payable and maintain the general ledger using both custom software and manual systems.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to ensure accurate financial records and smooth accounting operations with no travel required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Fair/good credit.
• Previous Credit Union or Banking Experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting tasks and data entry.
• Reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Process invoices efficiently and accurately.
• Support audit activities as needed.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Data entry

Accounting basics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Accounting Specialist plays a crucial role in managing accounts payable and maintaining the general ledger using both custom software and manual systems. Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, this position requires meticulous attention to detail and strong communication skills to ensure accurate financial records and smooth accounting operations without any travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting tasks and data entry
• Reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy
• Process invoices efficiently and accurately
• Support audit activities as needed
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Must have fair/good credit
• Previous Credit Union or Banking Experience