ACH Specialist (Client Service)

Doeren Mayhew; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew is seeking an ACH Specialist to join our Financial Institutions Group in Troy, Michigan or Miami, Florida. The role focuses on completing ACH audit engagements, assessing compliance with Nacha Rules, and evaluating internal controls.

You will prepare workpapers, communicate findings, and support engagement teams with timely deliverables. The position requires analytical skills, proficiency in Excel/Word, and the ability to work independently with limited travel.

Qualifications

• AAP certification preferred; willingness to obtain certification within 12 to 18 months of hire.
• Experience in financial institution operations, compliance, risk management, or internal audit preferred.
• Working knowledge of ACH operations, Nacha Operating Rules, and real-time payment (RTP) systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Minimal travel to client locations, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete ACH audit engagements and risk assessments.
• Evaluate compliance with Nacha Operating Rules and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review, assess and analyze client internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Prepare clear workpapers and reports supporting audit conclusions.
• Complete assigned work within established scopes/procedures, budgets, and deadlines.
• Research technical matters and communicate effectively with engagement teams and clients.

Skills

ACH operations

Nacha Rules

RTP systems

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

ACH Specialist – Financial Institutions Group

Doeren Mayhew is a tax, assurance and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan with 25 offices across the country and abroad. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is recognized as the 36th largest CPA firm in the U.S. and is positioned for successful future growth. If you want to join a rising firm that is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation, this is the firm for you.

Doeren Mayhew's Financial Institutions Group is comprised of cross-functional professionals delivering industry-focused expertise to more than 400 institutions across the nation. Our group of trusted advisors assists a wide range of financial organizations in assessing opportunities, managing risk and delivering stakeholder value.

We are seeking an ACH Specialist to join our Financial Institutions Group in our Troy, Michigan or Miami, Florida office. The ACH Specialist will work as a member of the Internal Audit team.

Responsibilities

• Complete ACH audit engagements and risk assessments.
• Evaluate compliance with Nacha Operating Rules and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review, assess and analyze client internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Prepare clear workpapers and reports supporting audit conclusions.
• Complete assigned work within established scopes/procedures, budgets, and deadlines.
• Research technical matters and communicate effectively with engagement teams and clients.

Qualifications

• AAP certification preferred; willingness to obtain certification within 12 to 18 months of hire required.
• Experience in financial institution operations, compliance, risk management, or internal audit preferred.
• Working knowledge of ACH operations, Nacha Operating Rules, and real-time payment (RTP) systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Minimal travel to client locations, as needed.

Competencies

Client Service, Productivity, Technical Knowledge, Business Acumen, Problem-solving, Critical Thinking, Verbal and Written Communication, Listening for Understanding, Attention to Details, Organization, Business Development, People Development, Teamwork, Flexibility

Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law.

"Doeren Mayhew" is the brand name under which Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC (and its subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. Doeren Mayhew Assurance is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.