Our Company:
At Raiz FCU, we share a passion for knowledge and a pursuit of growth. Grounded in our El Paso heritage (previously Teachers Federal Credit Union) since 1936, we are growing to help our community move into the future. We are inspired people, invested in you. At Raiz, we guide our members to focus on what could be and help them get there. This new path inspires us to look ahead and lead the way with passion.
Job Overview
This position reports to the Vice President of Accounting and Finance. You will assist in developing the skill sets of the Accounting Specialist. This role will assist with receiving, sorting, and proofing accounting documents, and posts to the accounting system. Process and post all incoming and outgoing wire transfers, handle member requests, prepare daily deposits and reconciliations. This position requires good organizational skills and a thorough knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles and the ability to apply them. A high degree of timeliness, efficiency, and accuracy are required to successfully execute this position. This role requires some who is enthusiastic about educating and assisting our members with our services.
You will be an empowering mentor that will be:
- A trusted expert
- A natural communicator
- A champion for our team members and Raiz organization
- A guide through the moments that matter the most to our team members
Position Details:
Hourly, Full-Time
Schedule: Monday thru Friday, occasional Saturdays
12020 Rojas Drive, El Paso, TX 79936
Pay Range:
$28.00-$42.00
Qualifications
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting.
- Knowledge of advanced financial accounting practices and procedures.
- Understanding of general accepted accounting principles, government regulations and reporting requirements.
- Familiarity with related auditing and data processing functions.
- Understanding of automated accounting applications.
- Knowledge of Credit Union environment, operations and information flow.
- Knowledge of related computer applications (Excel, Word, ERP Systems, Accounting Software)
- Well organized, accurate and attentive to details.
- Understanding of the Federal Reserve Banking System.
- Previous credit union or financial institution experience preferred
Role Description and Essential Duties
- Processes and posts all incoming and outgoing wire transfers. Continually reviews established systems, accounting policies and procedures and recommends improvements.
- Ensures policies are in accordance with changing regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends.
- Ensure that records, statements, and reports are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and government regulations. Ensure that external document submissions and filings (including tax returns) are accurate and timely. Manage, automate, and simplify reporting and data collection activities relating to asset and liability activities, investment functions, and investment accounting functions.
- Keep related software systems current, efficient, and functional.
- Coordinate functions with other departments to convey and obtain required information. Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems. Assist and support Credit Union personnel.
- Respond to accounting questions and information needs. Any transactions which are outside the established purchasing policies are reported to the Vice President of Accounting and Finance or CFO. Maintain regular contact with other departments to obtain information and to correct transactions.
- Assists and advises branch and department managers in handling issues surrounding accounting, budgeting, analyses, and reporting.
- Stay informed of trends and changes in the accounting field. Ensure the department work area is clean, secure, and well maintained. Ensure that appropriate levels of confidentiality and security are maintained. Completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required by the Vice President of Accounting and Finance or CFO.
- Complies with all Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) rules and regulations, in addition to Customer Identification Program (CIP). Attends required annual BSA training and required compliance training.
- Assist with all other duties as assigned or identified.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
- Knowledge of advanced financial accounting practices and procedures
- Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, government regulations, and reporting requirements
- Familiarity with auditing and data processing functions
- Understanding of automated accounting applications
- Knowledge of credit union environment, operations, and information flow
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, ERP systems, and accounting software
- Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Understanding of the Federal Reserve Banking System
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Previous credit union or financial institution experience
What We Do
Raiz Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution based in El Paso, Texas. Founded in 1936 as the El Paso Area Teachers Federal Credit Union, it now serves over 78,000 members. Raiz provides a full range of high-quality financial services, guiding members from all walks of life toward their financial goals while strengthening the economic well-being of its community and uplifting underserved populations.
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