Accounting Clerk at Wasatch Peaks Credit Union – Ogden, Utah

Why You'll Love Wasatch Peaks

• Competitive pay (starts at $25.70+ per hour)
• PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 5% match
• 10% pay increase for higher education graduation
• 13 paid holidays per year, including your birthday!
• Free onsite gym for employees and household members
• Fully stocked break room
• Paid Costco/Sam's Club Membership
• Learning and growth opportunities

About the Role

Wasatch Peaks Credit Union is looking for an Accounting Clerk supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization. This role ensures accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, assists with account reconciliations and balancing, supports month-end close processes, manages card dispute accounting functions, and serves as a resources for employees with accounting-related questions. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining the integrity of financial data, this could be a great fit.

What You'll Do

Daily Accounting & Transaction Processing

• Record and post daily accounting entries accurately and timely
• Process and verify transactions including deposits, payments, transfers, and adjustments
• Maintain general ledger accuracy through proper coding and documentation
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies in financial records

Balancing & Reconciliation

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly balancing of accounts
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and subsidiary systems
• Investigate and resolve out-of-balance conditions or variances
• Ensure all reconciliations are completed within established timelines

Month-End Close Support

• Assist with month-end closing procedures and deadlines
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Support preparation of financial reports and schedules
• Ensure all supporting documentation is complete and organized

Other Accounting Functions

• Support accounts payable and ACH processes as needed
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to employees and members as required
• Support audits and examinations by providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy within accounting and card services operations
• Assist in researching and implementing new products and services to improve member experience and operational performance
• Assist in card disputes and exception processing

Experience and Education

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, within a financial institution, or within higher education preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or a relevant certification from an accredited technical college is preferred

Skills and Qualities

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional communication and member service skills

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to talk, hear, sit, use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms consistently
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and crouch occasionally
• Ability to lift or push up to 10 pounds consistently