Credit Union Bookkeeping Specialist

CU*Answers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Xtend seeks a detail-driven Bookkeeping Specialist to support credit unions via Xtend Bookkeeping. You will handle daily bookkeeping, post and balance journals, and produce end-of-day and month-end reports. Duties include reporting, communication with CU staff, and disaster recovery readiness tasks.

The role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and integrity within a cooperative service culture. The position offers exposure to CU*BASE, exception processing, and general ledger balancing across

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with CU*BASE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bookkeeping procedures for credit union clients.
• Post and balance journal entries for ACH, shares, credit cards, ATM, and statements.
• Prepare and deliver daily end-of-day reports showing GL status.
• Communicate with credit union staff via Zendesk and email to obtain reports.
• Assist with end-of-month close activities and reconciliations.
• Provide backup coverage for other Bookkeeping Specialists as needed.
• Stand-in service coverage for credit unions when requested.
• Complete special balancing projects as directed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Verbal communication

Written communication

Manual dexterity

CU*BASE experience

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in business-related field

Tools

CU*BASE

Job description

Xtend seeks a detail-driven Bookkeeping Specialist to support credit unions via Xtend Bookkeeping. You will handle daily bookkeeping, post and balance journals, and produce end-of-day and month-end reports. Duties include reporting, communication with CU staff, and disaster recovery readiness tasks.

The role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and integrity within a cooperative service culture. The position offers exposure to CU*BASE, exception processing, and general ledger balancing across