Senior Staff Accountant & Wire Transfers Specialist

El Paso Area Teachers Federal Credit Union - TFCU; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Raiz FCU of El Paso, TX is seeking an Accounting Assistant reporting to the Vice President of Accounting and Finance. You will assist in developing the skill sets of the Accounting Specialist and support processing all wire transfers, deposits, and reconciliations.

You will maintain timeliness, accuracy, and organization while ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, and supporting cross‑department collaboration on accounting matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting.
• Knowledge of advanced financial accounting practices and procedures.
• Understanding of GAAP, government regulations and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with auditing and data processing functions.
• Understanding of automated accounting applications.
• Knowledge of Credit Union environment, operations and information flow.
• Knowledge of related computer applications (Excel, Word, ERP Systems, Accounting Software).
• Well organized, accurate and attentive to details.
• Understanding of the Federal Reserve Banking System.
• Previous credit union or financial institution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes and posts all incoming and outgoing wire transfers. continually reviews established systems, accounting policies and procedures and recommends improvements.
• Ensures policies are in accordance with changing regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends.
• Ensure that records, statements, and reports are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and government regulations. Ensure that external document submissions and filings (including tax returns) are accurate and timely. Manage, automate, and simplify reporting and data collection activities relating to asset and liability activities, investment functions, and investment accounting functions.
• Keep related software systems current, efficient, and functional.
• Coordinate functions with other departments to convey and obtain required information.
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems. Assist and support Credit Union personnel.
• Respond to accounting questions and information needs. Any transactions which are outside the established purchasing policies are reported to the Vice President of Accounting and Finance or CFO.
• Maintains confidentiality and security. Assists and advises branch and department managers in handling issues surrounding accounting, budgeting, analyses, and reporting.
• Stay informed of trends and changes in the accounting field and ensure compliance with BSA/CIP.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

ERP Systems

Accounting Software

Job description

Raiz FCU of El Paso, TX is seeking an Accounting Assistant reporting to the Vice President of Accounting and Finance. You will assist in developing the skill sets of the Accounting Specialist and support processing all wire transfers, deposits, and reconciliations.

You will maintain timeliness, accuracy, and organization while ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, and supporting cross‑department collaboration on accounting matters.