Accountant I

MAX Credit Union•Montgomery, AL

12d

About The Position

This role is responsible for accurately posting journal entries to the General Ledger, performing full reconciliation and balancing of ATM/ITM transactions, and investigating individual ATM/ITM transaction disputes. The Accountant I will review and verify GL activity, utilize the CRM system to resolve error notifications, and participate in the resolution of internal support tickets. This position also involves processing negotiable instruments, resolving discrepancies through research and corrective action, and preparing/analyzing General Ledger account reconciliations. The Accountant I will identify and resolve issues with minimal oversight, document findings for process improvement, and conduct detailed research on GL entries and transactions. Additionally, this role will assist other departments with data collection and analysis, stay current on accounting procedures and regulatory changes, and maintain a member-first mindset while upholding core values.

Requirements

Proficiency in posting journal entries to the General Ledger.
Experience with ATM/ITM transaction reconciliation and balancing.
Ability to investigate transaction disputes and communicate with members.
Skill in reviewing and verifying GL activity.
Experience using CRM systems for error resolution.
Ability to participate in resolving support tickets.
Experience processing negotiable instruments (scanning, balancing, verifying checks).
Strong research and problem-solving skills for discrepancy resolution.
Accuracy and efficiency in executing financial transactions.
Ability to review system-generated outputs and resolve issues.
Experience preparing, analyzing, and balancing General Ledger account reconciliations.
Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues with minimal oversight.
Documentation skills for findings and trends.
Ability to conduct detailed research on financial data.
Assisting other departments with data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Staying current on accounting procedures, system updates, and regulatory changes.
Maintaining a member-first mindset.
Upholding core values and building relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience with credit union texting systems.
Experience with internal dispute systems.
Experience with special projects or audits.

Responsibilities

Accurately posts journal entries to the General Ledger, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
Performs full reconciliation and balancing of ATM/ITM withdrawals, deposits, and network transactions.
Investigates individual ATM/ITM transaction disputes via internal dispute systems and ensure timely, professional communication with members using the credit union’s texting system.
Reviews and verifies GL activity for accuracy and consistency.
Utilizes the CRM system to identify, investigate, and resolve error notifications that impact cash or transactional accuracy.
Participates in resolution of internal support tickets related to potential cash shortages or service interruptions.
Processes negotiable instruments by scanning, balancing, and verifying checks received from branches and departments.
Resolves discrepancies through detailed research and corrective action.
Executes transactions with accuracy and efficiency, including the clearing of checks and posting of corrections.
Reviews system-generated outputs for errors and inconsistencies, resolving issues promptly.
Prepares, analyzes, and balances General Ledger account reconciliations on a routine basis.
Identifies discrepancies and proactively resolves issues with minimal oversight.
Documents findings and trends for review and process improvement.
Conducts detailed research on GL entries, checks, and member account transactions as needed.
Assists other departments with data collection, analysis, and reporting for special projects or audits.
Stays current on accounting procedures, system updates, and regulatory changes impacting role responsibilities.
Maintains a member first mindset.
Upholds core values and builds team member and customer relationships.
Completes all training as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.