Accounting Representative I

Merck Sharp & Dohme FCU•Chalfont, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Representative I supports the credit union’s financial operations by accurately processing transactions, wire transfers, accounts payable, and member inquiries. The role helps ensure operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, excellent service, and reliable support for the credit union’s mission and strategic objectives through attention to detail, accountability, teamwork, and strong customer service skills. The position is primarily performed in a professional office environment and requires frequent use of a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment. The role involves extended periods of sitting and frequent keyboarding and computer-monitor use, with occasional standing, walking, and movement throughout the office.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through in transaction processing, accounts payable, wire transfers, and financial recordkeeping.
Ability to consistently follow established procedures, internal controls, approval requirements, and documentation standards, using sound judgment.
Professional communication skills and ability to respond to member, vendor, and internal inquiries accurately, respectfully, and in a service-focused manner.
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize daily work and meet deadlines, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Comfort using financial systems, Microsoft Office applications, and other technology to process, research, document, and track assigned work.
Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone and perform tasks requiring routine hand and finger movements.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Additional coursework in accounting, business, finance, or a related field.
One to three years of experience in clerical support, transaction processing, accounting support, financial operations, or a related administrative processing role.

Responsibilities

Review and process departmental mail and documentation.
Send, receive, and post member wire transfers in accordance with procedures.
Process mortgage and business lending wire requests accurately and in a timely manner.
Administer accounts payable, including invoice review, payment preparation, vendor follow-up, and approved employee and director reimbursements.
Respond to member and internal inquiries or route requests to the appropriate department.
Support additional accounting department priorities and credit union initiatives as needed.
Assist with departmental projects, process improvements, and procedure updates.
Follow established internal controls and escalate exceptions or discrepancies appropriately.
Collaborate with internal departments to resolve transaction, invoice, or documentation questions.
Maintain an understanding of credit union products, services, history, and philosophy.