Temporary Accounting Clerk I

Redwood Credit Union • Santa Rosa, CA

8d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Redwood Credit Union is looking for a Temporary Accounting Clerk I, who will perform a wide variety of routine duties in the Accounting Department, with focus areas including accounts payable and general ledger accounting under specific supervision.

ABOUT REDWOOD CREDIT UNION (RCU):
At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad.
As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.
About Redwood Credit Union
• 27th largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay
• Awarded a 5-Star Rating based on 6/30/24 financial data by Bauer Financial
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025"
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2026"
• Top Corporate Philanthropists (#24) - San Francisco Business Times
• Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 20 years in a row
• World-class Employee Engagement scores
• Rated Superior in Service by more than 90% of Members, surveyed by SF Gate
• Industry leading Net Promoter Scores across the U.S.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of general accounting practices and principles.
• Ability to operate a PC with basic knowledge in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability and desire to work in and contribute to a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate has a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and a minimum of six months’ experience in an Accounting Department or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate recordings of expenses, income, assets, and liabilities as assigned.
• Enter and code Accounts Payable invoices.
• Obtain proper and appropriate approval for Accounts Payable invoices.
• Assist in the Month End close procedures as assigned.
• Perform various aspects of the Fixed Asset/Prepaid system process as assigned.
• Perform various aspects of the Accounts Payable process as assigned.
• Processes various Journal Entries as assigned.
• Reconcile various assigned general ledger accounts.
• Recognize discrepancies in general ledger accounts.
• Provide exceptional service to all Members, volunteers, internal team members, and service providers.
• Perform stop payments.
• Disburse mail.
• Identify problems and create solutions when feasible.
• Perform filing and data entry tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED