Position Summary:Under general supervision, but in compliance with established policies and procedures verifies and posts transactions to journals, ledgers and other records/systems. The Accounting Specialists balance daily settlements and reconcile general ledger accounts. This position also prepares reports and summaries for Management. They also assist with internal and external audits, and NCUA Examinations. This position requires an Accounting educational background and understanding of general accounting principles and procedures.Work Arrangement - This position is an onsite or hybrid working arrangement, reporting to the East Lansing Headquarters. Schedule - Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Eastern Standard Time. An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment. Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary Range: $55,000 - $77,875+, dependent on experience
- 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums
- Up to 26 days of PTO within your first year, as well as Volunteer Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with an immediate 2:1 Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Up to 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Balance general ledger accounts and settlement reports pertaining to various Credit Union and related entities' products and services including but not limited to: Corporate Checks, Remote Deposit Capture, ATM and VISA activity, Shared branching and other transaction settlements.
- Post journal entries as needed to record financial transactions.
- Assist with month end close including journal entries and analyses as assigned
- Prepare general ledger reconciliations for assigned accounts on a monthly basis; work with others to clear outstanding items and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Available to answer pilot calls and process email messages, faxes and synapsis events
- Assist employees from other departments within the Credit Union with accounting and settlement related issues
- Prepare and gather information for internal and external audits and NCUA Examinations
- Create processes to increase efficiencies in data collection and analysis across the department
- Participate in training activities within the department or branch and with the Learning and Development Department; such training helps to ensure staff compliance with Credit Union policies and state and federal regulations and laws
- Perform other duties and assist other employees, as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Bachelor's degree, or working towards completion of degree, in accounting or other business related major or other relevant experience is required.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles, policies and procedures.
- Understanding of accounting systems and transactions.
- Detail-oriented and accurate
- Strong Interpersonal skills to work effectively with members, and employees at all levels of the Credit Union
- Excellent time management skills to handle fluctuating volumes of work
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment and manage time to meet deadlines
- Requires the ability to analyze problems, do necessary research to reach a resolution
- Must be able to work in Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
- Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment and tools, which may include many hours of computer and phone usage.
- Occasionally needs to move about inside of office area
- Exposure to potentially hazardous condition, i.e. robbery. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure
- This position is able to work in hybrid or onsite working arrangements.
Disclaimer:
- Note this job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and MSU Federal Credit Union reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as MSUFCU may deem appropriate.
- MSUFCU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)