AP/ATM Staff Accountant (3122)

At SDFCU, we are committed to attracting and retaining top talent to ensure our continued success. Our tradition of exceptional service extends not only to our members but also to our employees. Through comprehensive internal training and workshops, we nurture professional strengths and provide ample opportunities for career advancement. Are you ready to join our dynamic team? We offer competitive salaries, exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance within the first 30 days of employment, a matched 401(K) plan with up to 4% SDFCU contribution, and much more.

Benefits and Perks of SDFCU Include:

• Diversity and Inclusion: Work in an environment that values and respects all team members
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 12 paid holidays a year, including your birthday
• Flexible Work Options: Potential work-from-home options after the introductory period
• Generous Paid Time Off: Ample vacation and personal days to maintain a health work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for your ongoing education and career development
• Parking Incentives: Financial incentives for your daily parking
• Comprehensive Insurance: Access to excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance packages
• Gym Reimbursement: Stay healthy with our gym membership reimbursement program
• Team Bonding: Participate in company and team bonding events that foster a collaborative work environment

Join us at SDFCU and be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

State Department Federal Credit Union is seeking an AP/ATM Staff Accountant. This role is responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable and ensuring appropriate expenditure classification and proper management authorization to support the financial operations of the Credit Union through maintenance of accounting records and reports. The AP/ATM Staff Accountant also maintains the daily Debit Card/ATM Network Settlement and is responsible for analyzing the ATM cash vaults for over 20 credit union ATMs and performs accounting duties of moderate to intermediate complexity in accordance with standard procedures and under moderate supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable to include: reviewing and verifying all vendor invoices, entering and classifying appropriate general ledger coding for vendor invoicing and P-Card transactions, reviewing and preparing employee reimbursements, and working closely with other departments to ensure proper expense/capitalization classification
• Maintains vendor information & tax database in the Accounts Payable application.
• Responsible for all aspects of Debit Card/ATM Reconciliation
• Performs weekly reconciliation of the Truist Bank statement.
• Performs frequent review of outstanding debit card dispute provisional credits with PSCU/Star Network chargeback credits and notifies Card Services of pending items.
• Informs Accounting Management of any changes or problems with ATM Network or In-house systems.
• Balances assigned assets, liabilities, equity, and income and expense accounts with the Integrated General Ledger.
• Maintains budget tracking of expenses and prepares assigned expense schedules.
• Enter or verify outgoing wires on WireXchange.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience, preferably within a financial institution or banking environment.
• Strong numerical aptitude with demonstrated accuracy in calculations, data entry, and financial recordkeeping.
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and exercise sound judgment in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative, improve processes, and develop or enhance departmental procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with Accounts Payable functions, including invoice processing, vendor maintenance, and payment reconciliations, preferred.