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Accountng Specialist - Full Time

Posted: 11/10/2026

Michigan Columbus Federal Credit Union
Job Description
Accounting Specialist
 
 
Department: Accounting and Finance Classification: Non-Exempt
Report To: Accounting Manager Effective Date: 9/1/2026
Supervises Direct: N/A Revised Date: 9/1/2026
 
Role
 
To provide support for the financial management and operations of the credit union through maintenance of accounting records and reports. Perform routine assigned tasks within the accounting department according to established procedures.
 
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
 
  • Post daily journal entries, processes payments, verifies information, files and assists in preparation of reports. Includes ATM/ITM balancing, ACH files and exception transactions, charge back NSF transactions and share draft exceptions.
 
  • Process and reconcile daily official check settlement, stop payments, and requests for check copies and reconcile the corresponding GL account.
 
  • Process daily cash management activity and post proper GL entries in a timely and accurate manner.
 
  • Performs supporting administrative tasks within general accounting including processing mail, posting accounting entries and assisting others within the department as needed. Attends and contributes to meetings.
 
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
 
 
Michigan Columbus Federal Credit Union Standards
 
  • Provide informed, professional, and accurate service and support to all members and credit union staff. Ensures members’ requests, questions and complaints are promptly resolved in a timely, and professional manner.
 
  • Responsible for knowing and adhering to operating policies and procedures including the Employee Handbook to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, credit union standards, and internal controls.
 
  • Acknowledge shared responsibility for the financial goals and operating efficiencies, including loan growth, deposit growth, profitability, delinquency management, and overall contribution to the credit union’s strategic objectives.
 
Experience and Skills
 
Experience: One to three years of similar or related experience.
   
Education: High school diploma or GED required. Associates preferred.
   
 Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in all interactions.
  • Maintains a professional approach when communicating with members and team members.
  • Ability to organize and manage an effective and efficient workflow.
  • Possess a good technical aptitude; the ability to quickly learn new software.
  • Exercises strong judgment and reliable decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
 
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.
 
Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Management reserves the right to change this position description at any time according to business needs.

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