Bookkeeper

CU*Answers; Town of Grand Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CU*Answers is seeking a Bookkeeping Specialist for the Xtend Team to deliver stand-in and daily bookkeeping services to our credit union partners through Xtend Bookkeeping. You will balance ledgers, post journal entries, and prepare end-of-day reports to ensure accurate financial status.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma with a preferred Associate degree and meticulous data-entry skills. CU*BASE experience is a plus; strong communication and discretion are essential for handling

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in business-related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise discretion with confidential information.
• Strong visual acuity for detail-oriented work.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Manual dexterity for repetitive data entry and precise handling.
• Experience with CU*BASE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily bookkeeping procedures for credit union clients.
• Post and balance journal entries for various accounts.
• Prepare and deliver daily end-of-day reports.
• Communicate with staff via Zendesk and email to obtain reports.
• Perform end-of-month close activities and reconciliations.
• Provide backup coverage for other Bookkeeping Specialists.
• Assist with stand-in service coverage as needed.
• Work on special balancing projects as assigned.
• Perform bookkeeping duties for one credit union per quarter for disaster recovery readiness.
• Complete required annual ACH processing training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Communication skills

Listening skills

Manual dexterity

Data entry

Clear written/verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in business-related field

Tools

CU*BASE

Job description

Are you a detail-driven professional who enjoys problem-solving and working behind the scenes to protect members’ financial well-being? We’re seeking a Bookkeeping Specialist for our Xtend Team to provide stand-in and daily bookkeeping services to our credit union partners through Xtend Bookkeeping. You’ll contribute to evolving services related to exception processing and general ledger balancing. If accuracy, accountability, and financial integrity matter to you, this could be a great fit!

What You’ll Do:

• Complete daily bookkeeping procedures for credit union clients in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Post and balance journal entries for ACH, Share Draft, Credit Cards, ATM, and Corporate Statements.
• Prepare and deliver daily end-of-day reports reflecting general ledger status.
• Communicate with credit union staff via Zendesk and email to obtain reports and resolve daily transaction needs.
• Perform end-of-month close activities, including general ledger balancing and reconciliation reporting.
• Provide backup and peer coverage for other Bookkeeping Specialists as needed.
• Assist with stand-in service coverage when requested by credit unions.
• Complete special balancing projects approved by management.
• Perform Bookkeeping Associate duties for one credit union per quarter to maintain disaster recovery readiness.
• Complete required annual ACH processing training
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in a business-related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Strong visual acuity for close-range, detail-oriented work.
• Excellent listening skills with the ability to follow detailed verbal instructions.
• Professional, clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for repetitive data entry and precise document handling.
• Experience with CU*BASE preferred.