Accounting Specialist I

4Front Credit Union; Traverse City (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

4Front Credit Union is hiring an Accounting Specialist I to join our Accounting team in Traverse City, MI. This role focuses on general ledger entries, reconciliations, and supporting month-end processes while ensuring accurate financial records.

Hybrid in-office schedule Tue-Thu with Mon/Fri eligible for remote work, offering an opportunity to grow accounting experience within a collaborative, member-focused financial institution that values detail and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 1–2 years accounting or financial experience preferred; financial institution experience is a plus.
• Understanding of general ledger and reconciliations.
• Detail-oriented with math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger entries and reconcile accounts with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support accounts payable, invoice processing, and month-end activities.
• Help prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and regulatory financial reports.
• Research discrepancies, identify solutions, and work with other teams to correct transactions.
• Maintain organized, accurate financial records and documentation.
• Contribute ideas that improve accounting processes, reporting, and overall accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Description

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Accounting Specialist I

Accounting | Non-Exempt

Hybrid: This role is required to be in office Tuesday-Thursday (Mondays and Fridays are eligible for remote work!)

Job Range: $20.03 - $25.03/hour

shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Love the details? Put them to work where they matter.

At 4Front Credit Union, strong financial operations help us deliver on our promise to our members and communities. As an Accounting Specialist I, you’ll play an important role behind the scenes—helping keep our financial records accurate, organized, and running smoothly.

You’ll work alongside our Accounting team to reconcile accounts, support reporting, investigate discrepancies, and keep important financial processes moving forward. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy solving problems, and want to grow your accounting experience as part of a collaborative team, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare general ledger entries and reconcile accounts with accuracy and attentionto detail
• Support accounts payable, invoice processing, and month-end activities
• Help prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and regulatory financial reports
• Research discrepancies, identify solutions, and work with other teams to correct transactions
• Maintain organized, accurate financial records and documentation
• Contributeideas that improve accounting processes, reporting, and overall accuracy

What You’ll Bring

• An associate degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience is preferred
• 1–2 years of accounting or financial experience is preferred; financial institution experience is a plus
• A basic understanding of accounting principles, including general ledger andreconciliations
• Strong attention to detail, math, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experiencewith Microsoft Office, including Excel
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while working both independently and collaboratively

Why 4Front?

At 4Front, people helping people is more than a philosophy—it’s how we work. You’ll join a supportive, inclusive team where you can build your skills, grow your career, and make a meaningful difference for our members and communities.

We offer competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, generous PTO and paid holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, professional development, career growth opportunities, and more.

Ready to turn your eye for detail into work that makes a difference? We’d love to meet you.