Staff Accounting Clerk
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 accurate financial records and daily accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, routine reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, daily 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 works 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 within 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
- Five or more years of hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general bookkeeping.
- 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.
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, and contracts before payment approval; prepare check runs, electronic payments, and wire transfers.
- Maintain vendor records, respond to vendor 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 follow up professionally on overdue accounts.
- Process and record daily credit card payments and merchant settlement files.
- Prepare physical and remote check deposits and maintain 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, and posting errors.
- Prepare and post basic journal entries for assigned general ledger accounts.
- Perform monthly company credit card reconciliations and ensure receipts and expense codes are attached to charges.
- Perform monthly bank, credit card, and minor cash account reconciliations.
- Assist with routine weekly and monthly reports and month-end and year-end closing tasks.
- Assist with special accounting projects as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending account.
- Generous paid time off and volunteer time off.
- 14 paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Professional development funding and tuition reimbursement.
- Competitive salaries.
- Team-centric culture, work-life balance, and team member engagement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
