Accounting Specialist II

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 Staff Accountant. This role requires someone who is enthusiastic about accounting and is willing to apply their knowledge, experience, and skill set to improve this credit union's financial institution account. Be responsible for the accurate and timely performance of assigned accounting functions. Process and accurately record wire transfer transactions.

You will be an empowering mentor who 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: 

Monday through Friday, occasional Saturdays  

12020 Rojas Dr., El Paso, TX 79936

Pay Range:  

$17.33-$26.00

 Skills and Experience

• Education- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent with four (4) years of experience within an accounting environment.
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and procedures, including reconciliation.
• 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

• Perform accounting duties in accordance with established Credit Union policies and procedures. Reconcile general ledger accounts as assigned.
•  Prepare journal vouchers and ensure that they are correctly coded and properly authorized. Process cash orders for all branches. Review source documents and matches purchase orders, invoices and receiving documents.
• Codes invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts. Determine optimum payment dates and takes advantage of all discounts on invoices. Prepare invoices and ensures they are correctly coded, properly authorized, and there are no overpayments or repeat payments.  Ensures approval authority is in accordance with purchasing policies. Processes payments and obtains authorized signatures.
• Process and post all incoming and outgoing wire transfers. Maintain wire transfer records and documentation. Run OFAC searches on outgoing wire transfers. Verify authenticity of PIN wire transfers. Ensure that all OFAC rules and regulations are followed.

• Research and resolve vendor problems and billing discrepancies. Answers vendors' questions or refers them appropriately.

• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.  Any transactions which are outside the established purchasing policies are reported to the Controller or CFO. Maintain regular contact with other departments to obtain information and to correct transactions.

• ​​​​​​​Keep work area clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Performs general accounting duties as needed. Maintains confidentiality.
• Completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required by the Controller 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.