Accounting Specialist, Operations Center, Onalaska WI

Altra Federal Credit Union is looking to fill an Accounting Specialist position at the Operations Center in Onalaska, WI. As an Accounting Specialist, you will be a primary contact for any Accounting related questions. You will be required to be knowledgeable and proficient in at least two (2) of the following accounting responsibilities:

• Accounting issues, including Over/Short, Foreign Checks, DNA Branch Exchange, Buys/Sells, shared service, and balancing of all Credit Union accounts and General Ledgers.
• Balancing and cash letter items, including but not limited to: tMagic, Mobile Banking, Tyler ATM’s, Hyosung ATM’s.
• Balancing and reconciling non-Hyosung ATM’s, remote deposits, Altra test accounts, PaySimple ACH General Ledger accounts.
• Accounts Payable functions, including paying invoices, employee reimbursements, Accounts Payable General Ledger reconcilements, federal tax withholding reporting and remittance, WI and MN State Tax withholding reporting and remittance, and various corporate bank account reconcilements.
• Fund Gift Card account in DNA from the General Ledger when gift cards are purchased.
• Fund the DNA accounts for Delta Dental and UMR invoices approved by HR. Fund the DNA checking account the UMR cuts claims checks from.

To be considered for this position, you will be required to have a High School diploma, GED or HSED and an Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, math, or related field. Two (2) years of financial institution or Accounting experience is required. Candidates must have good computer skills, including experience with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Must have the ability to work with payroll personnel in a professional manner, primarily over the phone. Basic knowledge of all aspects of Electronic Funds Transfers accounting. Good organizational skill and math skills. Must be analytical, good problem solvers, have good attention to detail and be accountable. Must be able to work at a desk for long periods of time, sitting or standing and can handle stressful situations as they occur.

This position is full time, 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Altra’s corporate office is in Onalaska, WI, however, this position could be blended remote; time split regularly between working from home and working in the office.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive starting rate of $17.69 /hour, based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical / dental / vision coverage, group life insurance, and supplemental life insurance options
• Up to a 6% Employer-matched 401(k)
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, and your birthday off (paid)!
• Employee-only perks and discounts

Why join the Altra team?

• Commitment to community engagement with a focus on youth initiatives; diversity, equity, and inclusion; financial literacy; and Altra Gives Back campaigns, focused on giving back to the communities we serve!
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities – job shadows, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of Altra) and peer mentorship programs, on-site training, tuition assistance, and our very own Altra University!
• An Innovative and forward-thinking culture driven by our dedicated Business Innovation team.
• An award-winning wellness program that promotes a work life balance and healthy living! Monthly challenges, employee assistance and chaplaincy services, membership discounts, a Fitbit for all employees on Day 1!

Altra is proud to be a Great Place to Work® certified company four years in a row; 93% of our employees say Altra is a great place to work! At Altra, we invest in each other and work together to make a difference in the communities we serve and to help people live their best life!

We support diversity in the workplace and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come join our team, it’s where YOU belong!