POSITION PURPOSE

This position has shared daily, monthly, quarterly, annual, and periodic responsibilities. The accounting clerk must follow detailed and standardized procedures in performing routine accounting clerical operations. Assist with a variety of duties related to the accounting function within the credit union.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

Review daily cash transactions and balances. Journalize all necessary transactions, ensuring everything is in balance; research and resolve discrepancies.

Provide accurate and timely reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts and corporate account statements.

Assist with monthly closings and financial reporting.

Prepare, pay, and file all accounts payable after receiving proper authorization. Research and resolve any discrepancies, and process stop payments as needed.

Process accounts receivable checks when received.

Process ACH (automated clearing house)/EFT (electronic funds transfers). Verify the accuracy of postings and resolve any discrepancies. Record and balance all unprocessed/exception items. Assist in solving member issues or questions on EFT/ACH and process corrections, stop payments, and disputes as needed.

Process share drafts and handle encoding errors, late returns, and other exceptions.

Process wire transfers, exercising sound judgment to help protect against fraud

Participate in and support departmental exams, audits, and special projects

Assist with annual review, testing, and updating of the departmental procedures and assist with development of new procedures as needed.

Provide back office/accounting support to all departments

Perform other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Policies, goals, and procedures are established which further the strategic plans and objectives supporting the mission and vision of the Board of Directors of MC Federal Credit Union.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Associate degree in business or equivalent experience in accounting preferred.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE:

Strong knowledge of financial services preferred.

Working knowledge of data processing procedures and personal computer applications with strong Excel or other spreadsheet skills preferred.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Two or more years of financial service experience and/or accounting preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

Dedicated work ethic with personal and professional integrity

Good time management skills with the ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks while meeting deadlines associated with the job duties.

Strong desire to improve the lives and financial wellbeing of our diverse membership

Commitment to the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People"

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

TALKING:

Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly.

AVERAGE HEARING:

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

AVERAGE VISUAL ABILITIES:

Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

Sedentary work: sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)

DEXTERITY:*

Ability to manipulate keyboards, number pads, and other financial business machines.

WORKING CONDITIONS

NONE:

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (a typical office environment)

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to handle multiple complex issues and problems simultaneously

MATHEMATICS ABILITY:

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Skillful in written and verbal communication

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTION

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by the Board of Directors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

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EEO STATEMENT

MC Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. It is

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