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Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union · 1 week ago

Accounting Representative

Clinton, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.50/hr - $18.50/hr

1+ years exp

Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union (MSGCU) has been providing quality financial services to the community for 70 years. They are seeking an Accounting Representative to perform various accounting and clerical duties, assist with payment processing, general ledger maintenance, and help desk support, while ensuring member satisfaction and adherence to regulatory requirements.

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Responsibilities

Performs a variety of accounting and clerical duties within the Accounting Department and assists others within the department and throughout MSGCU with accounting needs

Originates, processes, and reviews member and MSGCU payments such as wire transfers, ACH transactions, share draft clearings, mobile deposits and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) returns while following established procedures and regulatory requirements

Investigates and processes payment exceptions related to share drafts, ACH, wire, and payroll and escalates unresolved exceptions to the Accounting Supervisor

Assists with resolving member disputes and unauthorized claims for ACH, ATM, and check transactions

Remits governmental payments and maintains related records

Posts transactions to general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts according to established procedures and timelines

Maintains supporting documentation and reports out-of-balance conditions to the Accounting Supervisor

Reconciles general ledger accounts to supporting reports or subsidiary ledgers and investigates discrepancies

Prepares financial data for analysis

Monitors and responds to help desk requests related to various accounting functions, including Automatic Clearing House (ACH) and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) transactions, stop payments, mobile deposits, and wire transfers

Researches account activity to resolve member and team member inquiries

Monitors and completes the accounts payable process, including invoices payments, corporate credit card transactions, and team member reimbursements

Ensures accuracy, timeliness, proper classification, and adherence to strong internal controls within the disbursement process

Qualification

AccountingFinancial analysisPayment processingGeneral ledger maintenanceAccounts payableRegulatory knowledgeSelf-developmentCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

1 year of financial institution and accounting related experience required

Working knowledge of regulations that govern credit union operations including, Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFT), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Federal Reserve Operating Circular 4, National Automated Clearing House Association Rules (NACHA), Office of Foreign Assets Control Compliance (OFAC), and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Article 4A

Preferred

Associate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision on your first day!

Generous health benefits

Vacation time

Retirement plan contributions

Discounts on loans and phone service

3% contribution from MSGCU

100% match for the next 7% you contribute to your 401(k)

12 paid holidays

Up to 120 hours of PTO your first year of service (pro-rated based on start date)

Company

Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union

For 70 years, our members have been reaching their financial goals using the resources they gain through their membership with Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union (MSGCU).

Founded in 1954

Clinton Township, Michigan, USA

201-500 employees