AP & ATM Accounting Specialist

State Department Federal Credit Union; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and Inclusion

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Options

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Parking Incentives

Comprehensive Insurance

Gym Reimbursement

Team Bonding

Job summary

State Department Federal Credit Union is seeking an AP/ATM Staff Accountant to handle Accounts Payable and Debit Card/ATM Network Settlement. The role ensures proper expenditure classification, maintains accounting records, and supports operations for 20+ ATMs.

The incumbent analyzes ATM cash vaults and performs moderate to intermediate accounting tasks under supervision. The position requires 3+ years in banking, a 2-year degree, and strong Excel skills, with opportunities for growth and a

Qualifications

• Three years of credit union or banking experience.
• Two-year degree or equivalent in work experience.
• Two years of check processing experience with knowledge of check rules and regulations.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, prepares, and processes member account adjustments received from credit union personnel. Analyzes account status, calculates required adjustments, posts entries, and completes supporting documentation.
• Balances daily adjustment postings to the core system.
• Processes check returns and check exceptions.
• Verifies adjustments completed by the BOT.
• Researches, opens, and processes Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) check adjustment cases.
• Analyzes prior-day unposted share and loan checks and exceptions to determine pay or no-pay decisions.
• Balances daily in-clearing and transit check files against SDFCU postings.
• Processes deposited items returned by the Federal Reserve Bank, including verifying transactions, preparing the log, posting adjustments, and forwarding the log and supporting documentation to Accounting.
• Processes check returns, assesses applicable fees, notifies members as needed, and maintains related files.
• Prepares check posting error corrections and submits credit requests to the Federal Reserve Bank.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Two-year degree or equivalent in work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

State Department Federal Credit Union is seeking an AP/ATM Staff Accountant to handle Accounts Payable and Debit Card/ATM Network Settlement. The role ensures proper expenditure classification, maintains accounting records, and supports operations for 20+ ATMs.

The incumbent analyzes ATM cash vaults and performs moderate to intermediate accounting tasks under supervision. The position requires 3+ years in banking, a 2-year degree, and strong Excel skills, with opportunities for growth and a