Accounting Assistant

Champions First Credit Union, the Champion’s Choice, is seeking an ambitious team player who will be a champion for our members and play a leading role in maximizing their financial well-being. Are you looking for a fulfilling career with a forward thinking, collaborative team where you are not only leading the charge but being coached to reach your full potential? Ready to join our winning team? General Summary Follows detailed and standardized procedures in performing routine clerical accounting operations. Performs a variety of support duties related to the accounting function within the Credit Union. Essential Functions Review and balance vaults, teller totals and branch totals daily. Print and review ACH Edit Exceptions and Post Exception reports daily. Process exceptions and prepare ACH return file. Print and review Share Draft Edit Exception and Post Exception reports daily. Process exceptions and prepare Share Draft return file. Reconcile Teller and A/P checks printed to appropriate GLs. Remit funds and report issuance of checks via the MoneyGram website. Record all incoming wires promptly. Post insurance refunds and claims. Reconcile assigned general ledgers and accounts. Process check returns from Federal Reserve. Process Accounting forms from membership. Post corporate and federal banking transactions throughout the month. Review corporate banking statements weekly. Post MoneyGram collections transactions weekly. Balance trailer totals weekly and reconcile monthly. Process foreign collections. Post online payment returns. Send and receive check adjustments from the Federal Reserve. Create reports for the Board of Directors. Perform a variety of activities necessary to assist in maintaining the financial, statistical, and accounting records of the Credit Union. Assist other members of accounting staff as needed. Maintain working knowledge of various accounting software programs. Regular & Dependable attendance.

NOTE:

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive. It may be supplemented as necessary from time to time. Additional Functions Assist in locating and correcting any out-of-balance general ledger conditions. Assist with performing necessary tasks, including but not limited to ACH, Share Draft, MoneyGram, and Mobile Check Deposits, at least once per year during a holiday. EEO Statement Champions First Credit Union provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Position Requirements Job Specifications Work requires ability to work accurately with figures and ability to perform detailed work. Experience working with basic accounting principles preferred. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment required (10-key, personal computer). Completion of a high school education plus additional coursework in accounting are required. A minimum of one year of equivalent experience in accounting or a related field may substitute for coursework. Intermediate mathematical skills required (calculations and concepts involving decimals, percentages, fractions, etc.) This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, printers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files and open filing cabinets. Should be able to lift full boxes of work. This position requires sitting, and some bending, stooping, or standing as necessary. Competitive Compensation We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experience. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salaries will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00per hour. A new employee in this position can expect to be at about the 25% percentile of the pay range. Benefits At Champions First Credit Union, we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts Life and Disability Insurance Retirement Savings with Company Matchli> Tuition Assistance Program Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Employee Recognition Program with Rewards Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time Salary Range (commensurate with experience) $18 - $23 per hour Benefits Offerings Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), ROTH, Profit-Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Birthdays, Paid Anniversary Dates Position Accounting Assistant_April 2025 Number of Openings 2 Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Req Number BAN-26-00044 Location Tallahassee About the Organization We are a rapidly growing $545 million Credit Union spanning across the entire northern region of Florida, headquartered in the State Capital of Tallahassee. We are committed to building strong communities where our employees and members live and work. We contribute to various charities, support local events, and give back to Florida State University through donations and scholarships. Employee engagement is important to us, providing many opportunities to attend training, improve professional development, and promote career advancement within the organization. We have a professional, encouraging, and supportive culture that values our employees and strives to create a work-life balance with a tremendous benefits package to include a variety of insurance products for the employee and dependents, and a generous paid time off structure to include sick, vacation, personal, birthday, work anniversary, and federal holidays. EOE Statement Champions First Credit Union is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Paychex Inc.