Staff Accounting Clerk

The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates (The League) is seeking a full-time Staff Accounting Clerk to join our Finance and Accounting team. If you're detail-oriented, have a knack for numbers, and possess strong organizational and communication skills, we'd love to hear from you! We're looking for someone who thrives on accuracy, manages competing priorities effectively, and enjoys collaborating with others to keep financial operations running smoothly. Apply today and become part of our team!

As a Staff Accounting Clerk, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the organization's daily accounting operations. Your responsibilities will include managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, performing routine reconciliations, and assisting with general ledger maintenance. You will also oversee daily cash deposits, credit card processing, and credit union ACH clearing activities while supporting month-end and year-end closing processes under the guidance of the Accounting Manager or Senior Accountant.

What You'll Take Ownership Of:

Transactional Processing & Documentation (AP/AR)

• Accounts Payable (AP): Process purchase orders, receipts, or contracts prior to payment approval; prepare check runs, electronic payments, and wire transfers; maintain vendor records, respond to inquiries, and resolve statement discrepancies.
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Prepare and issue customer invoices, billing statements, and credit memos; process, verify, and enter incoming data into accounting workflows; monitor collections and follow up on overdue accounts professionally.

Deposits & Payment Processing

• Daily Cash & Cards: Process and record incoming daily credit card payments and merchant settlement files.
• Banking Workflows: Prepare physical check deposits, perform remote check deposits, and maintain clean audit trails.
• Point-of-Sale (POS): Reconcile daily POS or merchant processor summary reports against bank deposits.

Credit Union ACH & Account Management

• ACH Monitoring: Track and process automated clearing house (ACH) transactions across credit union accounts.
• Batch Scheduling: Maintain direct schedules and documentation for outgoing and incoming ACH batches.
• Exception Handling: Research and resolve ACH exceptions, returns, or posting errors promptly.

Accounting, Reconciliations & Close Support

• Journal Entries: Prepare and post basic journal entries to ensure accurate financial tracking across assigned general ledger accounts.
• Credit Card Reconciliations: Perform monthly cardholder reconciliations for company credit cards, ensuring receipts and expense codes are attached for all charges.
• Core Reconciliations: Execute monthly bank, credit card, and minor cash account reconciliations.
• Closing Assistance: Assist team members with compiling data for routine weekly/monthly reports and supporting month-end and year-end close tasks.
• Administrative Support: Assist with special accounting projects as assigned by management.

What You'll Bring to the Role:

1. Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred (high school diploma with relevant experience accepted).
2. 5+ years of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or general bookkeeping roles.
3. Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar ERP systems).
4. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, basic formulas).
5. Direct experience with credit card processing platforms and credit union/bank online portals.

Work Schedule:

The Staff Accounting Clerk will work on a standard schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Minimal travel (approximately 1-2 times per year) may be required across The League's footprint, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia. Overnight travel may be necessary, and a valid driver's license is required.

How to Apply:

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, please complete our brief online application, which takes less than five minutes. After submitting your application, you'll receive a link to complete a short assessment. Both steps are required to move forward in the hiring process.

Why Work at The League?

The League provides a platform for advocacy, collaboration, and innovation, representing nearly 400 credit unions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia and their more than 33 million members and over $467 billion in assets. The League advances and supports credit unions through advocacy, engagement, Foundation resources, and LEVERAGE products and services.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a team-centric culture, offering competitive salaries, and providing exceptional benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Generous paid time off and volunteer time off
• 14 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Professional development funding and tuition reimbursement

At The League, we prioritize a strong workplace culture, work-life balance, and meaningful team member engagement while staying dedicated to our mission of supporting credit unions and the communities they serve.

The League enforces a drug-free workplace policy and employment offers are contingent on drug-screen and background check.