Accounting Specialist

About the role

Our Accounting Specialist provides accounting and administrative support to the department. Recognized for our commitment to employees, members, and the surrounding communities we serve, Neches is proud to be a Great Place to Work certified company. With $1 Billion in assets and over 80,000 members, we are dedicated to delivering signature service while providing financial resources to improve our members’ financial well-being. We are proud of our local roots and Team Neches continues to be true to the credit union commitments. We are Family, Friends, Community.

Location: Administration (Port Neches). Classification: Non-Exempt.

Responsibilities

• Verify, balance, research and post journal entries necessary for daily business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts
• Assist branches with daily balancing of all ITM, ATM, cash accounts and MSR checks
• Balance Bank reconciliation daily
• Monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts
• Provide monthly reporting for board reports
• Identify and research all adjustments, errors and other discrepancies, and follow-up on all outstanding items, in timely manner
• Closing for end of day business
• May be required to process accounts payable; input invoices, cut and mail checks to vendors weekly as a backup
• Backup other essential functions in the department

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Keyboarding and/or 10‑key skills
• At least 1 year of accounting experience, preferably within the financial services industry, or active pursuit of relevant education
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations
• Proficient in MS Office‑Excel
• Conscientious, strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform accurate work with respect for regulations and standards
• Capability to work within deadline timeframes
• Ability to work independently while displaying initiative
• Dependable; punctual and regular attendance
• Team oriented and ability to work collaboratively
• Display a high level of professionalism
• Ability to work well in a team environment and support the credit union’s mission and values

Schedule

Hours: Scheduled for 40‑hours per week between Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM. Required rotating holidays are worked when the Federal Reserve is open, but the credit union is closed.