Join Our Team!
tnConnect Credit Union is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting team. This position is responsible for performing a variety of accounting, reconciliation, payment processing, and operational support functions to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the credit union's financial records. This position supports daily accounting operations, payment systems, member transactions, and regulatory compliance while providing exceptional internal and external member service.
Why tnConnect Credit Union?
tnConnect Credit Union is a $90 million financial institution headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, dedicated to serving its members and communities with integrity. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, a retirement plan, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, team-oriented environment where employees can collaborate and make a meaningful impact.
Ready to make a difference?
At tnConnect Credit Union, your work matters, your ideas are valued, and you'll be part of a team that serves our members and community every day. We also believe hiring should be personal. Rather than putting candidates through multiple rounds of interviews and impersonal assessments, you'll meet directly with our President/CEO to discuss your experience and explore how you can build a rewarding career with tnConnect.
What You'll Do
- Perform daily balancing and reconciliation of the Credit Union's general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity.
- Prepare and post accounting entries, settlement reports, and reconciliations for Shared Branching, Message Pay, ID Safe, and other payment networks and third-party service providers.
- Maintain fixed asset and prepaid expense records, including related accounting entries and reconciliations.
- Administer the accounts payable function, including processing invoices, maintaining vendor records, issuing payments, and recording related general ledger transactions.
- Support Asset/Liability Management (ALM) processes and assist with month-end financial reporting and closing activities.
- Ensure assigned accounting and operational activities comply with Credit Union policies, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, and internal control standards.
- Research, resolve, and document accounting and operational discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, external and internal audits, and other accounting or operational projects as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude and a commitment to exceptional member service.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
- Three or more years of credit union or financial institution experience preferred.
- Previous accounting or bookkeeping in a financial institution is preferred.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to protect confidential information, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- credit union / banking: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
