Accounting Representative

SOUTHERN ENERGY CREDIT UNION•Birmingham, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Representative I is responsible for performing various daily accounting functions of the Credit Union and providing support to accounting operations personnel. This role’s focus is on accurate, timely, and efficient completion of all duties and responsibilities while providing excellent service to internal staff and responding appropriately and professionally to member communications. The position follows detailed and standardized procedures in performing routine clerical accounting operations. The position also requires the use of various accounting, balancing, and banking programs/software as well as the performance of daily, weekly, and monthly balancing and reporting responsibilities. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, general ledger postings and reconciliations, ACH, share draft, branch capture, remote deposit capture, wire transfers, dormant accounts, and card balancing. The position reports to the Comptroller but will also take direction from the CFO and Accounting Supervisor and has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma required; associates or bachelor’s degree preferred
1-2 years’ experience in a banking or financial services work environment preferred
Accounting experience a plus
Ability to provide outstanding member service as well as excellent service to internal staff
Knowledge of accounting practices and regulations
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Good oral communication skills and the ability to produce written communication
Sound analytical and strong problem-solving skills
A strong team player actively involved within the department, with the ability to cross-train in a variety of tasks
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
Resourceful and well organized with the ability to prioritize work assignments efficiently
Self-motivated with the ability to work with limited direct supervision while maintaining a focus on detail-oriented projects
Advanced computer, calculator, spreadsheet, and word processing skills
Focused on deliverables and meeting department deadlines
Report to work punctually, work all scheduled hours, and work overtime as needed by business demand

Responsibilities

Adhere to the Credit Union’s Core Values and Ethics Policy
Provide outstanding member service to Credit Union staff and members by furnishing necessary information, assistance and/or answering questions
Demonstrate teamwork in all interactions with coworkers and in the completion of all duties and responsibilities
Ensure confidentiality of member and employee information
Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting operations department, including but not limited to, assisting branches and members with questions and error resolutions, monitoring reports, making daily balancing entries, processing ACH/Share Draft adjustments and returns, manually posting items, and processing mail
Verify and post incoming and outgoing wire transfers accurately, timely, and in compliance with BSA and OFAC requirements as well as Credit Union policies and procedures
Provide support to branch and member services personnel and research/resolve member account problems in a timely manner
Aid members through phone calls or email while serving them promptly and professionally
Help monitor accounts for fraud and errors
Daily/Weekly/Monthly balancing, reconciling, and keying entries for several bank accounts and general ledger accounts as assigned
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, as assigned
Monitor and reconcile corporate checks: reconcile official check accounts, review check status and clearings, place stop payments, process voids and research/correct discrepancies
Balance title fees and related general ledger accounts
Monitor, track and administrate dormant accounts, and process unclaimed property
Perform loan servicing and payment processing within FICS software for the Credit Union’s CUSO(s)
Balance mortgage servicing bank and escrow accounts as assigned
Assist with Credit Union investment accounting, balancing, and recordkeeping
Maintain working knowledge of various accounting and banking software programs
Monitor courtesy pay and close overdrawn accounts as needed
Perform other duties as assigned