Accounting Representative at EFCU Financial

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

18.8

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Office, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Customer Service, GAAP, Credit Union Knowledge, Transaction Processing, Data Entry, Team Collaboration, Fraud Investigation, ACH Processing

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Description EFCU Financial Federal Credit Union Position Description TITLE: Accounting Representative DEPARTMENT: Accounting REPORTS TO: Vice President of Finance SUPERVISES: N/A FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt Purpose: Perform a variety of routine accounting functions in accordance with standard accounting procedures. Perform any combination of calculating, reconciling, researching, analyzing, and preparing financial and other numeric data. Record details of daily transactions, maintain organized records, and assist with other accounting-related duties as needed. Duties and Responsibilities: Analyze and reconcile numerous general ledger accounts including accounts related to settlements of check clearing, bank transactions, teller transactions, digital payments, and other transactions daily. Examine transactions to identify and resolve outstanding items and discrepancies. Process workflow/member requests as received. Research and resolve member inquiries regarding transactions on their accounts. Actively communicate with Credit Union team members to provide support and guidance as needed for daily operational accounting inquiries. Responsible for debit card, credit card, and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) daily settlements and reconciliations. Ensure that exceptions are posted correctly and in a timely manner to member accounts involved. Process and reconcile Official Checks daily. Manage stop payments, voids, and unredeemed checks. Return any fraudulent official checks per Credit Union Policies and Procedures. Reconcile external accounts including the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB), Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), and other settlement accounts on a daily and monthly basis. Process transactions such as wires for external accounts as needed. Process Share Drafts and Mobile Deposit files daily. Reconcile Shared Branching settlement, post adjustments, and resolve outages. Responsible for preparing and posting entries for EFCU Financial’s corporate debit card account. Responsible for maintaining Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs) and staying compliant with National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and other financial regulations. Maintain working knowledge of software essential to the Credit Union’s operation and cross train to serve as a backup to other team members within the department. Act as a steward over the assets of the Credit Union by reducing unnecessary expenses and finding more efficient and effective tools for daily operations. Assist with the balancing of and resolving outages with Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). Assist with the resolution of disputed and fraudulent transactions including investigations and recovery as needed. Assist with daily processing of Automated Clearing House (ACH) files as needed. All other duties assigned. Minimum hourly rate: $18.80 Requirements Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent. One year to three years of financial or general accounting experience in a financial related setting. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Ability to perform daily tasks independently, with exceptional attention to detail, and with a consistency of high-level accuracy. Maintain excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrate empathetic and tactful behavior when working with team members and members. Exceptional organizational skills. Must be dependable and reliable. Must pass all credit and bond requirements. Knowledge of Credit Union products and services is a plus. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Normal office environment where there is little discomfort or exposure to hazards due to temperature, dust, noise, etc. While performing the duties of this position, the team member is regularly required to walk; use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms. The team member consistently is required to stand and sit, view computer screen, talk and hear, and at times may lift/move up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Representative will perform routine accounting functions, including analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts and processing member requests. They will also assist with daily transactions and ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations.