Accounting Assistant

BAPTIST HEALTH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Accounting Assistant           REPORTS TO: VP of AccountingPurpose:  Follow detailed and standardized procedures in performing routine accounting clerical operations. Perform a variety of support duties related to the accounting function within the credit union. Serve as a Member Service Representative.  May handle many credit union duties in the course of a day. Utilize a broad knowledge of credit union products and services, policies and procedures, rules and regulations. Duties and Responsibilities:  1.        Perform a variety of activities to assist the VP of Accounting in maintaining the financial, statistical, and accounting records of the credit union. 2.        Assist in developing, applying, and evaluating policies and procedures for EFT/ACH/Cards management.3.        Ensure compliance with rules and regulations governing EFT/ACH/Card transactions.4.        Back up for MSR Dispute Specialist when needed.5.        Record and balance all unprocessed items.6.        Assist in solving members issues or questions concerning EFT/ACH/Card transactions.7.        Enter data into accounting system and generate reports on a daily basis. Prepare various financial, regulatory, and special reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis as requested by management. 8.        Journalize all necessary transactions and make sure everything is in balance. 9.        Post some general ledger entries and proof total with the general ledger system. File general ledger journals daily. 10.    Prepare, pay and file accounts payable for the credit union after receiving proper authorization. Assist in the research and resolution of any discrepancies. 11.    May function as a teller on an as-needed basis, filling in for peak schedules or for an absence or shortage on the teller line or in our branches, always following the policy and procedures of the credit union. 12.    May process member transactions to include deposits, withdrawals, transfers, loan payments, check cashing, account verification, etc.13.    Serve as a Member Service Representative. May open and close accounts. Provide primary or back-up duty on a number of functions to include ACH and card services. 14.    Balance cash drawer at the end of the shift and compare totaled amounts to computer generated proof. Report any discrepancies to the supervisor. 15.    Daily posting and processing of EFT/ACH/Card transactions and Share Draft postings and returns and resolve any discrepancies.  Processing incoming and return items for BHFCU.16.    Respond to and return all government reclamations as requested.17.    Verify all stop payments set up by member service. 18.    Verify all payroll deductions forms entered by staff for accuracy.19.    Assist the VP of Accounting with end of month/year processing and reporting.20.    Authorized to input and verify wire transfers.21.    Cross sell credit union products and services22.    And any other duties as assigned by the VP of Accounting and or CEO.