Part-Time Bookkeeper

CU Answers • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Xtend is seeking a part-time Bookkeeping Specialist for its Xtend Team to provide stand-in and daily bookkeeping services to credit union partners through Xtend Bookkeeping. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The role supports credit unions and their members by completing routine bookkeeping, balancing, reconciliation, reporting, and coverage work in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Xtend is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) owned by the credit union clients it supports. Its services include bookkeeping, back-office support, and contact center services. The position offers hands-on experience with CUBASE, Xtend’s internal software used throughout the industry, and other industry-leading tools, as well as a collaborative environment aligned with cooperative values.

The work takes place in a professional office building setting. The employee communicates with colleagues and contacts inside and outside the company and is expected to work effectively and professionally with others. The job regularly involves standing, sitting, talking, hearing, using hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone, seeing within normal vision range, and using manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and mouse. Xtend states that it will reasonably accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Strong visual acuity for close-range, detail-oriented work.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to follow detailed verbal instructions.
• Professional, clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for repetitive data entry and precise document handling.
• Demonstrated initiative in expanding job knowledge, analytical skills, and understanding of credit union operations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a business-related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with CUBASE.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily bookkeeping procedures for credit union clients in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Post and balance journal entries for ACH, Share Draft, Credit Cards, ATM, and Corporate Statements.
• Prepare and deliver daily end-of-day reports reflecting general ledger status.
• Communicate with credit union staff via Zendesk and email to obtain reports and resolve daily transaction needs.
• Perform end-of-month close activities, including general ledger balancing and reconciliation reporting.
• Provide backup and peer coverage for other Bookkeeping Specialists as needed.
• Assist with stand-in service coverage when requested by credit unions.
• Complete special balancing projects approved by management.
• Perform Bookkeeping Associate duties for one credit union per quarter to maintain disaster recovery readiness.
• Complete required annual ACH processing training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical coverage for the employee and dependents.
• Full dental coverage for the employee and dependents.
• Full vision coverage for the employee and dependents.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• A generous 401(k) matching program.
• Continuous learning through hands-on experience with CUBASE and other industry-leading tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED