Accounting Clerk

About the role

The Accounting Clerk position at HAPO Community Credit Union is designed for individuals who can embody the credit union's core commitment "Be in the Moment" and standard of service "Defy Expectations". The ideal candidate will be responsible for various tasks including answering phones, maintaining confidentiality, and performing detailed accounting duties.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones
• Accepts ownership of decisions, actions, and problems
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
• Maintain confidentiality of all corporate, personnel, and research matters
• Maintain a working knowledge of third-party accounting systems related to the job functions assigned
• Process and report journal entries daily
• Understand and efficiently process daily credit union balancing
• Understand and perform various general ledger and bank reconciliations

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• Completed college entry-level Accounting classes (Principles of Accounting course 251 and 252) with a grade of C or better
• If college course requirement is not met at time of hire, must be obtained within 18 months from hire date
• Minimum of 2-year Accounting Certificate or equivalent experience highly preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge in basic math
• Proficient use of MS Office: Word, Excel, and Teams
• Proficient use of 10 key calculators
• Proficient use of standard office equipment
• Ability to handle oneself in stressful situations
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Ability to Prioritize work

Benefits

• No cost premium health insurance for all employees, including medical, dental, and vision
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long term and Short term disability
• Competitive pay
• Pension Plan
• 401K program with match
• Flexible spending account (medical and dependent care)
• 0% interest on select personal loans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid Birthday day off
• Paid Anniversary day off
• Volunteer Opportunities (Both Paid and Volunteer)
• Tuition Assistance Program

Location & Schedule

• Location: On-site in Richland, WA
• Schedule: Must be able to work M-F, 35-40 hours a week between the hours of 8:30am – 5:30pm. Saturdays as needed for projects and year end. Opportunity for remote-hybrid schedule based on performance after 90 days

Pay

Starting Hourly Pay Range (DOE): $23.42 – $35.12 Typically, Selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint range, based on applicable experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HAPO is an equal opportunity employer that values employees and supports an organizational culture of diversity, respect, and personal and professional growth.