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Under general supervision, but in compliance with established policies and procedures verifies and posts transactions to journals, ledgers and other records/systems. The Accounting Specialists balance daily settlements and reconcile general ledger accounts. This position also prepares reports and summaries for Management. They also assist with internal and external audits, and NCUA Examinations. This position requires an Accounting educational background and understanding of general accounting principles and procedures. Work Arrangement - This position is an onsite or hybrid working arrangement, reporting to the East Lansing Headquarters 2-3 days per week. Schedule - Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Eastern Standard Time An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment. Compensation & Benefits: Salary Range: Accounting Specialist I: $55,000 - $77,875, dependent on experience Accounting Specialist II: $61,000 - $88,492, dependent on experience Senior Accounting Specialist: $68,000 - $99,111, dependent on experience 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums Up to 26 days of PTO within your first year, as well as Volunteer Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays 401(k) with an immediate 2:1 Match Tuition Reimbursement Up to 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Balance general ledger accounts and settlement reports pertaining to various Credit Union and related entities' products and services including but not limited to: Corporate Checks, Remote Deposit Capture, ATM and VISA activity, Shared branching and other transaction settlements. Post journal entries as needed to record financial transactions. Assist with month end close including journal entries and analyses as assigned Prepare general ledger reconciliations for assigned accounts on a monthly basis; work with others to clear outstanding items and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner Available to answer pilot calls and process email messages, faxes and synapsis events Assist employees from other departments within the Credit Union with accounting and settlement related issues Prepare and gather information for internal and external audits and NCUA Examinations Create processes to increase efficiencies in data collection and analysis across the department Participate in training activities within the department or branch and with the Learning and Development Department; such training helps to ensure staff compliance with Credit Union policies and state and federal regulations and laws Perform other duties and assist other employees, as assigned Accounting Specialist II: All of Accounting Specialist I duties and responsibilities Balance general ledger accounts and settlement reports pertaining to various Credit Union and related entities' products and services including but not limited to: Mortgages, Card activity/exceptions, and transaction settlements. Research transaction exceptions identifying root cause issues and recommend enduring solutions. Provide assistance to Accounting staff when necessary to complete daily work Assist other staff, Management and Audit department with due diligence in reviewing financial data for integrity Review Credit Union and related entities' month-end financial statements to ensure accuracy of transaction posting; investigate variances over prior month Analyze and investigate Credit Union and related entities' budget to actual variances,