We have an outstanding Contract to Hire position for anAccounting Assistantto join a leading Company located in theRichmond, VAsurrounding area. This position provides financial, administrative, and accounting support, specifically in the areas of accounts payable and account reconciliation . Extensive coordination with the operations department in order to ensure uninterrupted ATM services and credit card operations. Provide back-office support in order to meet regulatory and institutional standards. Assist with short and long-term goals, objectives, and priorities for adequate cash management, control, and security of financial assets and recordkeeping requirements. Responsibilities : + Responsible for the Accounts Payable function including the recording and payment of all creditor invoices in a timely and efficient manner. + Prepare, monitor, and reconcile all ATM cash and settlement accounts to include daily posting and balancing and ATM replenishments. + Assist with balancing bank statements and clearing reconciliation items. + Responsible for the daily balancing and reconciling of shared branch accounts. + Responsible for Share Draft and ACH processing & posting, while working on exception reports and processing returns. + Research and process Debit Card chargebacks and fraud alerts. + Verify and post RDC items. + Initiate and post wires-domestic and international. + Works insurance premium reports. + Process Visa including daily settlement, cash advances, and research issues. + Prepare MBI and GAP reports to include all posting entries and commission and income records. + Coordinate with the operations department to prepare and affect daily VISA postings. + Assist with the reconciliation of general ledger accounts, as directed. + Perform month-end procedures, as directed, and run financial summary reports in order to assist in the completion of monthly financial packages. + Assist in the review of the third-party vendor list. + Analyze and interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve accounting systems and expand operational efficiencies. + Perform other special projects or duties as assigned. + Answer member questions and resolve issues in a courteous and efficient manner . + Research and resolve member inquiries regarding loan payments, delinquency, fraud disputes, chargebacks, and monetary adjustments including provisional credit. Basic Hiring Criteria : + High School Diploma or equivalent. + Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a similar position or finance/accounting graduate with the desire to develop their personal career. + Current Virginia driver's license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage, when not using the company-owned vehicle, if required to drive in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities. Desired Qualifications : + Previous Credit Union or Financial Institution experience preferred. + Excellent member service skills. + Excellent data entry skills, telephone skills, organizational and time-management skills. + Ability to adapt and work effectively and efficiently within a constantly changing environment. + Ability to work in a high-performance, fast-paced team environment. + Office Skills, including personal computer and MS products (Word, Excel, Outlook), 10-key, and the ability to accurately operate other office equipment. + Technical knowledge of electronic data processing systems, personal computers, and related financial software applications. + Familiar with financial and accounting policies and regulations. + Familiar with financial payment systems and electronic settlement processes. + Excellent verbal, written, telephone, and interpersonal communication skills. + Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated. + Familiar with Credit Union products and services. + Ability to work under pressure. + Proven problem-solving abilities. + Ability to concentrate in a multi-task environment. + Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional image. + Capable of empathizing with team members, being patient and caring. + All available general office equipment as needed. + Proficient in grammar and the English language, with an emphasis on written language proficiency. + Daily, personal/written/phone contact with Credit Union members, team members, and third-party vendors. 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