Jr. Staff Accountant at Earthmover Credit Union – oswego, Illinois

Earthmover Credit Union (ECU) has been proudly serving the community for over 60 years. With our "People Helping People" philosophy at the heart of everything we do, we take immense pride in the services we provide to our members. We are currently looking for a Jr. Staff Accountant. In this role, you’ll contribute directly to the financial operations of the credit union and play a key part in our continued success, positively impacting the lives of our members. If you have a solid aptitude for numbers and a passion for accounting, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Manage Visa credit card case tracker processing and member follow-ups.
• Process and review incoming and outgoing wires.
• Perform daily Visa credit card audits and prepare daily and monthly reports.
• Responsible for credit card non-reissue monthly report.
• Download and analyze monthly reports using report analytics.
• Oversee credit card disputes and fraud reports, including charge offs and tracking.
• Completes the unclaimed property account review, manage member notifications complete the escheatment process and file reports with IDFPR.
• Perform annual ACH audit
• Completes the annual Christmas club 434 transfer audit.
• Reconcile loan and share trail balance.
• Assist with debit card fraud CM45 processing, year-end 1098, 1099, 1099 Misc & 941 forms, and the annual IRS SSN mismatch process.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve any problems that may arise.
• Provide a great experience for each member.
• Consistently comply with deadlines.
• Back up Accounting staff.as needed.
• Learn and continually improve as an Accounting Associate.
• Abide by ECU policies and procedures in regard to the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Act/Customer Identification Program and OFAC regulations.
• Provide a great experience for our members.

We offer the right candidate:

• Great company atmosphere
• Hybrid work– work from home and office based on company need.
• Fantastic benefits which include medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid for Short-term disability, Long-term disability and Life Insurance
• A fantastic opportunity to learn and grow at a Credit Union
• Competitive Salary ($23 - $28 hourly BASED on Experience)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 10% contribution to your 401k
• Yearly Discretionary Bonuses

• Associate degree/bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business preferred
• 5+ years accounting experience a plus
• Banking or Credit Union experience a plus
• Excellent time management skills
• Computer skills – Excel desired
• Initiative driven
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Exceptional organization skills
• Positive, friendly, people person
• Problem solver with exceptional number aptitude.
• Team player who is detailed oriented
• Dependable
• Effective and strong communication skills
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

ECU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or any other protected status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. If you are passionate about customer service and looking for an opportunity to grow in the credit union/banking industry, we encourage you to apply.