Careers

Staff Accountant

Location: Washington DC - approximately one block from the Metro Center subway station

Schedule:

  • Full-time (40 hours per week)
  • Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm or 7:00am - 3:30pm

Job type: In-person, limited remote eligible

Position Overview:  Advantage Financial, Washington DC is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Accounting Generalist to work as part of  3 person accounting team.   Position performs a wide range of duties encompassing all aspects of the accounting function including ACH processing, accounts payable, general ledger postings, bank and general ledger reconciliations, ATM settlements and financial statement preparation.   Candidate will alternate job functions with colleagues to ensure cross training in all accounting department responsibilities. This position reports to the Controller.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform accounts payable function including obtaining authorizations as appropriate. 
  • Post to and balance general and/or subsidiary ledgers, process payments and compile segments of the monthly closings and annual reports.  Resolve open items.
  • Reconcile bank statements and credit union clearing accounts and resolve differences.
  • Process Share Drafts and Returned and Incoming Items.
  • Update, maintain and balance subsidiary ledgers for fixed assets and prepaid expenses.
  • Process and verify cash orders and wire transfers as needed.
  • Perform a variety of semi-complex and routine accounting and clerical duties related to the processing of share drafts, ACH functions, ATM settlements, VISA settlements and shared branching settlements
  • Understand ACH processing rules as appropriate to job function.
  • Research and resolve member inquiries regarding ACH and Share Draft affidavits, stop payments, returned checks, and daily returns.
  • Research, track, and resolve (or properly refer) accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
  • Identify potentially more effective methods of work operation.
  • Set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities and complete work in a timely manner.
  • Keep management informed of accounting area activities and of any significant problems.  Report the status of all account reconciliations to the Controller

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree including accounting coursework or 2 years financial institution accounting/bookkeeping experience. Commensurate experience will be considered. 
  • Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, is a must. 
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations and a variety of instructions required along with the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
  • Candidate should have strong interpersonal and communication skill including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from group of managers, clients, members and the general public. 
  • Candidate should be able to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.  In addition, the candidate should be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate. 
  • Candidate should have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the general public. 

Benefits: In addition to your salary, you will receive:

  • Employer paid (70%) health insurance premium for single or family coverage
  • Fully funded health insurance deductible (HRA Plan)
  • 401k employer matching contribution (4%)
  • Income protection with life insurance, and long-term disability
  • Paid sick, vacation & holiday leave
  • Educational assistance

To apply send your resume to [email protected].

Advantage Financial FCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Member Service Representative/Teller

 Location:  5000 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Schedule:

  • Full-time (40 hours per week)
  • Monday to Friday 7:45am to 4:15pm

Job type:  In-person

Position Overview:  Advantage Financial FCU, Philadelphia, PA is seeking a personable, highly motivated individual to provide services to our members (customers) in a Member Service Representative/Teller role.

Position Responsibilities: The ideal candidate is responsible for:

  • assisting members with financial transactions in an accurate, timely and professional manner,
  • processing loan requests,
  • establishing new memberships,
  • opening deposit accounts,
  • providing information on Credit Union products and services and
  • offering financial guidance as appropriate.

Position Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
  • Cash handling experience required (minimum 1 year)
  • Previous customer service experience required (minimum 1 year)
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be familiar with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Prior financial institution experience preferred.
  • Experience with Symitar Episys a plus.

Starting Salary Range:  $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:   In addition to your salary, you will receive:

  • Employer paid (70%) health insurance premium for single or family coverage
  • Fully funded health insurance deductible (HRA Plan)
  • 401k employer matching contribution (4%)
  • Income protection with life insurance, and long-term disability
  • Paid sick, vacation & holiday leave
  • Educational assistance

Candidate must be eligible for Federal Government issued access badge.

To apply send your resume’ to  [email protected]

 

Advantage Financial FCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer