Part Time Accounting Specialist -Balancing

DuTrac Community Credit Union; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

DuTrac Community Credit Union in Dubuque, IA, seeks an Accounting Specialist (Balancing) to maintain and balance accounting records and reports for accuracy of General Ledger accounts. This entry-level role supports daily balancing of activity across cards, EFTs, checks, and online payments, ensuring precise ledgers.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience, a minimum 2-year degree in accounting, strong Excel skills, keyboarding and ten-key proficiency; typical hours are

Qualifications

• Entry-level role preferred with 1–3 years of accounting experience
• Strong Excel skills and numerical proficiency essential
• Proficiency in keyboarding and ten-key operations required

Responsibilities

• Daily balancing of debit and credit card activity, including daily EFT activity and balancing credit card payments.
• Balance SWBC online payment activity, checks received, billpayer activity and verifying debit origination activity.
• Handle back-office corrections, maintain daily credit union activity records, research and resolve discrepancies and balance other general ledgers as needed.
• Monthly balancing of provisional credits, research and resolve any discrepancies within the accounting department. Collect and verify the statistical data for month end purposes, make all entries as needed.
• Assist department with covering positions/duties during time off.
• Assist with the budget process.

Skills

Keyboarding

Ten-key

Excel

Education

Two-year accounting degree

Job description

Our mission at DuTrac is to be a trusted partner with our members to make a difference in their lives by working directly with each person to help them achieve their financial goals.

Integrity, Community, Engagement and Education are the qualities you will find in DuTrac's working environment. You will appreciate working in DuTrac's family-friendly culture that provides excellent opportunities for both personal and career growth while providing a competitive salary and benefits package.

As an Accounting Specialist (Balancing), you will be responsible for maintenance and balancing of accounting records and reports to ensure accuracy of the General Ledger accounts.

Essential functions & responsibilities:

• Daily balancing of debit and credit card activity, including daily EFT activity and balancing credit card payments.
• Balance SWBC online payment activity, checks received, billpayer activity and verifying debit origination activity.Responsible for daily balancing entries-daily import and the transmission file
• Handle back-office corrections, maintain daily credit union activity records, research and resolve discrepancies and balance other general ledgers as needed.
• Monthly balancing of provisional credits, research and resolve any discrepancies within the accounting department. Collect and verify the statistical data for month end purposes, make all entries as needed.
• Assist department with covering positions/duties during time off.
• Assist with the budget process.

This position would be considered entry-level. Candidates will ideally have one to three years of similar or related accounting experience, a minimum of a two-year degree in accounting or completion of specialized, certified coursework of similar nature. Strong keyboarding, 10-key and proficiency in Excel. Hours worked would be Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-1:00 PM.

DuTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.