Accounting Assistant Jobs in Rohnert Park, CA (NOW HIRING)

Redwood Credit Union is looking for an 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.
Join us and discover why you'll love working at Redwood Credit Union!
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.
Why work for Redwood Credit Union?
• 25th largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2026"
• Awarded a 5-Star Bauer Rating
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 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: $23.00 to $29.00 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. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.
Redwood Credit Union offers a robust benefits package to our eligible employees including:
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health offerings
• Employee performance incentive plan
• Salary Advancement- Merit increase based on performance
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Time Off- Competitive PTO accrual plus 11 paid company holidays and your birthday off!
RCU Discounts and Perks:
• RCU employees are eligible for a .75% discount off RCU standard collateral auto loans
• RCU employees are eligible for a 1% discount on all recreational or boat loan products
• 2% discount off Visas and LOC Loans through RCU
• 0% interest loan to support employees with various immigration related expenses such as visa application fees and relocation costs. Loan amount up to $1,000.
• 0% interest loan to support employees with expenses associated with the naturalization process. Loan amount up to $15,000.
• 0% interest on garment, fitness, or home office equipment loan of up to $500
• 100% financing for employee purchased homes!
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.
Internal Team Members: If you are a current Team Member, please apply through the internal careers page located in RCUNET.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us at [email protected]. To ensure fairness and consistency, we're unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status.