Temporary Accounting Clerk I
TemporaryJob Overview
Redwood Credit Union is looking for a Temporary Accounting Clerk I, who will perform a wide variety of routine duties in the Accounting Department, with focus areas including accounts payable and general ledger accounting under specific supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Department Operations:
o Ensure timely and accurate recordings of expenses, income, assets, and liabilities as assigned.
o Enter and code Accounts Payable invoices.
o Obtain proper and appropriate approval for Accounts Payable invoices.
o Assist in the Month End close procedures as assigned.
o Perform various aspects of the Fixed Asset/Prepaid system process as assigned.
o Perform various aspects of the Accounts Payable process as assigned.
o Processes various Journal Entries as assigned.
o Reconcile various assigned general ledger accounts.
o Recognize discrepancies in general ledger accounts.
o Provide exceptional service to all Members, volunteers, internal team members, and service providers.
o Perform stop payments.
o Disburse mail.
o Identify problems and create solutions when feasible.
o Perform filing and data entry tasks.
ABOUT REDWOOD CREDIT UNION (RCU):
At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad.
As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.
About Redwood Credit Union
• 27th largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay
• Awarded a 5-Star Rating based on 6/30/24 financial data by Bauer Financial
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025"
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2026"
• Top Corporate Philanthropists (#24) - San Francisco Business Times
• Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 20 years in a row
• World-class Employee Engagement scores
• Rated Superior in Service by more than 90% of Members, surveyed by SF Gate
• Industry leading Net Promoter Scores across the U.S.
Redwood Credit Union is looking for a Temporary Accounting Clerk I, who will perform a wide variety of routine duties in the Accounting Department, with focus areas including accounts payable and general ledger accounting under specific supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Department Operations:
o Ensure timely and accurate recordings of expenses, income, assets, and liabilities as assigned.
o Enter and code Accounts Payable invoices.
o Obtain proper and appropriate approval for Accounts Payable invoices.
o Assist in the Month End close procedures as assigned.
o Perform various aspects of the Fixed Asset/Prepaid system process as assigned.
o Perform various aspects of the Accounts Payable process as assigned.
o Processes various Journal Entries as assigned.
o Reconcile various assigned general ledger accounts.
o Recognize discrepancies in general ledger accounts.
o Provide exceptional service to all Members, volunteers, internal team members, and service providers.
o Perform stop payments.
o Disburse mail.
o Identify problems and create solutions when feasible.
o Perform filing and data entry tasks.
ABOUT REDWOOD CREDIT UNION (RCU):
At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad.
As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.
About Redwood Credit Union
• 27th largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay
• Awarded a 5-Star Rating based on 6/30/24 financial data by Bauer Financial
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025"
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2026"
• Top Corporate Philanthropists (#24) - San Francisco Business Times
• Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 20 years in a row
• World-class Employee Engagement scores
• Rated Superior in Service by more than 90% of Members, surveyed by SF Gate
• Industry leading Net Promoter Scores across the U.S.
Minimum Qualification: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of general accounting practices and principles.
- Ability to operate a PC with basic knowledge in MS Excel and MS Word.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability and desire to work in and contribute to a team environment.
The ideal candidate has a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and a minimum of six months’ experience in an Accounting Department or similar role.
Compensation: Base starting range: $22.00 to $28.00 hourly commensurate with experience.
Our base salary starting range is based on scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal peer equity.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk, twist, and turn.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Work environment is indoors; majority of the time is spent sitting at a desk.
*Redwood Credit Union is not offering Visa transfers and/or sponsorships for this position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer