Staff Accounting Clerk

The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates is seeking a full-time Staff Accounting Clerk to join its Finance and Accounting team. The role supports daily accounting operations and helps maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, cash deposits, credit card processing, and credit union ACH clearing activities. The clerk also supports month-end and year-end closing processes under the guidance of the Accounting Manager or Senior Accountant. The position follows a standard schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Minimal travel, approximately one to two times per year, may be required across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia. Overnight travel may be necessary, and a valid driver's license is required. Employment offers are contingent on a drug screen and background check.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general bookkeeping roles.
Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar ERP systems.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and basic formulas.
Direct experience with credit card processing platforms and credit union or bank online portals.
A valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration; a high school diploma with relevant experience is accepted.

Responsibilities

Process purchase orders, receipts, or contracts before payment approval; prepare check runs, electronic payments, and wire transfers; maintain vendor records, respond to inquiries, and resolve statement discrepancies.
Prepare and issue customer invoices, billing statements, and credit memos; process, verify, and enter incoming data into accounting workflows; monitor collections and professionally follow up on overdue accounts.
Process and record daily incoming credit card payments and merchant settlement files.
Prepare physical and remote check deposits and maintain clean audit trails.
Reconcile daily point-of-sale or merchant processor summary reports against bank deposits.
Track and process ACH transactions across credit union accounts; maintain schedules and documentation for incoming and outgoing ACH batches; research and resolve ACH exceptions, returns, or posting errors.
Prepare and post basic journal entries for assigned general ledger accounts.
Perform monthly company credit card reconciliations, ensuring receipts and expense codes are attached to all charges.
Perform monthly bank, credit card, and minor cash account reconciliations.
Assist with compiling data for routine weekly and monthly reports and support month-end and year-end close tasks.
Assist with special accounting projects as assigned by management.