Accounting Clerk

HAPO Community Credit Union is an organization that believes in providing service that focuses on our members and giving back to the communities in which we do business - "Community" is our middle name. Our Standard of Service is to Defy Expectations. We promote individuality and encourage our employees to Defy Expectations®: To treat every situation as a unique opportunity to be in the moment and go beyond what is expected. We value every member and appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

Come defy expectations with us!

HAPO Health Benefits

• No cost premium health insurance for all employees, including medical, dental and vision
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long term and Short term disability

HAPO Professional Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Pension Plan
• 401K program with match
• Flexible spending account (medical and dependent care)
• 0% interest on select personal loans

HAPO Personal Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Paid Birthday day off
• HAPO Anniversary day off
• Volunteer Opportunities (Both Paid and Volunteer)
• Employee Milestone Anniversary Bonus

HAPO is now accepting applications for an Accounting Clerk in Richland, WA. We are seeking an individual who is ambitious, self-motivated and who strives to represent HAPO’s core commitment “Be in the Moment” and standard of service “Defy Expectations” with our members, community as well as the team they are a part of. The Accounting Clerk is responsible for calculating, posting, verifying, vouching, and reconciliation of data to obtain and record financial data for use in maintaining the credit union’s accounting and statistical records. The Successful Candidate will be able to comprehend issues, draw conclusions and make sound judgments in a timely and accurate manner as well as deliver superior service to both external vendors and internal staff.

Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to: 

• Answering phones
• Accepts ownership of decisions, actions and problems. Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
• Maintain confidentiality of all corporate, personnel and research matters
• Maintain a working knowledge of 3rd party accounting systems related to the job functions assigned. This includes processing and reporting
• Prepare and post journal entries daily
• Understand and efficiently process Daily Credit Union Balancing
• Understand and perform various general ledger and bank reconciliations

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge in basic math
• Proficient use of MS Office: Word, Excel, and Teams
• Proficient use of 10 key calculators
• Proficient use of standard office equipment
• Ability to handle oneself in stressful situations
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Ability to Prioritize work

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate
• Completed college entry level Accounting classes (Principles of Accounting course 251 and 252) with a grade of C or better.
  • If college course requirement is not met at time of hire, must be obtained within 18 months from hire date
• Minimum of 2-year Accounting Certificate or equivalent experience highly preferred.
   

Location: On-Site Richland (WA)

Schedule: Must be able to work M-F, 35-40 hours a week between the hours of 8:30am – 5:30pm. Saturdays as needed for projects and year end. 

*Opportunity for remote-hybrid schedule based on performance after 90 days

Starting Hourly Pay Range (DOE): $23.42 – $35.12 

*Typically, Selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint range, based on applicable experience and qualifications.

HAPO is an equal opportunity employer that values employees and supports an organizational culture of diversity, respect and personal and professional growth.

*Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the interview process will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.