Accounting Specialist I - Payment Systems

Community West Credit Union is looking for an Accounting Specialist I - Payment Systems to work at our Kentwood branch location. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to grow and learn, we want to talk to you! The starting pay range for an Accounting Specialist I – Payment Systems position is $18.00 an hour, paid bi-weekly.

• Full-time | M - F | 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM | 40 hours weekly
• Good pay | GREAT benefits | 401k at 90 days
• Generous time off in 1st Year | Vacations | Holidays | Sick Time
• Casual dress code

WHAT WILL YOU DO

As an Accounting Specialist I – Payment Systems, this entry level position requires daily processing and balancing of general ledger accounts, records and reports relating to various payment rails, and serves as a backup as needed.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

Our mission at Community West is to develop passionate, empowered employees that enrich the lives of our members and communities.

• You can expect one week of onboarding and orientation. Followed by a week of job shadowing and being shadowed for the next 2-3 weeks as you become familiar with your new role. 
• You will be trained through in-person, hands-on, and online learning. When you are ready, you will transition to assisting members on your own.
• You will meet with your manager weekly, then monthly to develop and achieve personal and professional goals.
• You will have opportunities to grow and advance, especially because we pride ourselves on promoting from within.

At CWCU, you are part of a bigger community, the West Michigan community, where we have been serving for over 50 years. You will have the opportunity to participate in community events and fundraising opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Criminal background check is required prior to employment.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A.A. Degree in finance or accounting, or 2 years of financial institution experience. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Understanding of basic accounting functions and concepts. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Passion for and ability to research and solve complex balancing issues.
• Self-motivated, ability to multi-task and respond quickly and accurately to requests from other team members, supervisor, or other departments without prompting.
• Be professional and courteous in verbal and written communication at all times with other team members, credit union employees, as well as any outside contacts to be successful in your duties. 
• Work quickly and efficiently during heavy accounting cycles to keep our institution in compliance with credit union policy and outside regulations