Hybrid Accounting Specialist bei Lafayette Federal Credit Union

Description

NOTICE: JOB APPLICANTS LIMITED TO DC, MD, OR VA RESIDENTS. POSITION IS HYBRID. Please note that we are exclusively considering applicants residing in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia for all open positions.

Join Lafayette Federal Credit Union, a proud recipient of USA Today's Top Workplaces of 2025 award! 

As we continue to grow, we are on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. At Lafayette Federal Credit Union, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our reputation as an employer of choice.  We believe that the dedication and skills of our team members are crucial to achieving our mission of becoming the premier financial partner for our community. 

Your potential contributions are invaluable, and we are excited to welcome new team members who share our passion for innovation and high performance.

About us:

Our Difference: What makes Lafayette Federal cutting-edge? Lafayette Federal Credit Union is not only a great place to bank, but also a great place to work! In addition to our Top Workplaces recognition by USA Today, we've also earned numerous accolades including:

• Newsweek’s America’s Best Banks list
• A 5-star rating from Bauer Financial
• Recognition by S&P Global's Top Performing Credit Unions

Our Culture: Lafayette Federal is about inclusion, diversity, high performance, and new opportunities. Teamwork and our sense of community also make Lafayette Federal a great place to work. Each person is valued for his or her unique set of skills. We share a common devotion to the people we serve, participating in charity events throughout each year and giving back to the community. 

 
Our Opportunities: Professional development, training, and certification is a priority for our employees. We want you to reach your career goals and provide support that leads to opportunities of advancement within the industry. 

 
Lafayette Federal may have the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic team!

Requirements

In the role of Accounting Specialist, under general supervision, you will assist in the maintenance of the credit union's accounting records and reports, ensuring that they comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and credit union accounting practices as well as perform general ledger posting and reconciliation and prepare analysis of operations for management. This position will also be cross-trained and will perform duties related to the daily processing.

The Accounting Specialist will:

• Process, post and reconcile accounts to the general ledger for accounts receivable, cash receipts, accounts payable, reimbursements, cash disbursements and payroll
• Manage the vendor database and perform the daily accounts payable function
• Process and reconcile daily official check settlement, stop payments and requests for check copies and reconcile the corresponding GL account
• Maintain all assigned accounts such that they are always in balance and current within 30 days
• Review open invoice reports, follow-up with a schedule of payments or adjustments
• Serve as backup support in processing Share branching, FX Wire, monthly consumer loan reconciliation
• Support the M/C reconciliation process
• Assist in internal and external audits
• Process tax levies and garnishments to include communication with members and legal counsel
• Be responsible for understanding and complying in an accurate and timely basis with all Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering/OFAC requirements that pertain to your position at LFCU and as directed by management and/or the SVP of Risk Management
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager, PVP of Accounting and/or the CFO
• Have working knowledge of MS Office applications including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and other applications

 Experience:

• One to three years of similar or related experience 

Education:

• College degree (BS or BA in a relevant field)

Top benefits or perks:

Joining Lafayette Federal comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey. We provide employees with a generous benefits package including:

• Employer paid (99.9%) health insurance premium for single and family coverage (HMO Plan)
• Fully funded deductible (HMO Plan)
• 401k employer matching contribution
• Income protection with life insurance, short and long-term disability
• Paid time off, birthday & holiday leave
• Educational assistance
• Commuter benefits program and more!

Pay: $60,000 - $75,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications.

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

*Lafayette Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer

*EOE/AA/DISABILITY/VETERAN