Valley Credit Union, Nova Scotia, is a full-service financial institution with 7 branch locations, 55 employees, and over $ 220 Million in assets.  Located in Nova Scotia, within the Beautiful Annapolis Valley.  The position will be based out of Valley Credit Union’s Head Office located in Cambridge N.S. 

• Do you pride yourself in accuracy and attention to detail? 
• Are you interested in future advancement and progression opportunities? 
• Are you looking for a supportive team environment? 
• Will you go the extra mile? 

If this describes you, keep reading...  

Reporting to the Accounting Officer, the Accounting Clearing Clerk is responsible for processing 

the daily clearing and making the appropriate entries to the general ledger, customer-owner 

accounts and credit union accounts. The incumbent also provides accounting and administrative 

support to the general accounting function of the credit union.  

 

Specific Accountabilities: 

Performs daily clearing functions including: 

• Processing the various entries and balancing and reconciling accounts from the daily clearing. 
• Identifying the items which have been rejected and posting accordingly 
• Posting charges from manual clearings  
• Processing NSF and chargeback transactions 
• Making the appropriate G.L. entries as indicated by the type of transaction 
• Make e-transfer report to balance the 14-1 Account

Performs Accounting Services: 

• Prepare and Post League Data Billing, as well as Atlantic Central Billing, CUMIS, GWL/Canadian Life, Concentra, CEBA  
• Sorts courier items and distributes 
• Distributes reports – Overdraft, Charge Backs 
• Post Share file postings 
• Prepare online BPS 
• Prepare invoices, petty cash & expenses 
• Prepare and post Overdrafts 
• Consult with the branch staff as required 
• Reconcile a variety of accounts including: FI Internal, non posted US Items, e-transfer, clearing holding 

 Performs Risk & Compliance Duties 

• Pull reports from VERAFIN 
• Processing of all reportable transactions on the VERAFIN system 
• Audit the large cash transactions 
• Audit large wire transactions 
• Audit alerts and actions 
• Complete audit and submit report  
• Adhere strictly to Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (AMLTF) compliance 
• Provides administrative support including answering the telephone, typing correspondence, checking reports and other documents; sending out transaction records and other mailings; and other general office administration.    
• Assists and backs-up other members of the accounting team  
• Completes other duties and projects as assigned.  

 Qualifications: 

The Accounting Clerk will have successfully completed a certificate in Accounting Plus have one to three years related experience and/or training in an accounting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

We Offer: 

• Outstanding culture and opportunity to join an engaged and community-focused team. 
• Tuition reimbursement, training, and personal development. 
• Competitive compensation and benefits with performance-based initiatives. 
• Generous benefit package including Flexible Health and Dental Plan, sick time, personal days and up to 6% contribution with employer match in a Defined Contribution Pension Plan. 
• Additional employee perks including but not limited to: Wellness Credit and reduced rates on employee loans/mortgages and no service fee banking. 

To learn more about Valley Credit Union, click here.

If you are interested in joining a Team that believes in going the extra mile, please submit your cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications to, Human Resources at hr@valleycreditunion.com  quoting job number VCU-ACC-01-2022 

All offers of employment are condition upon the acceptance of an Individual Fidelity Bond Application, which includes a criminal records and credit checks. 

Valley Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer, who embraces diversity, all persons regardless of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/ or expression, are encouraged to apply.   This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.