Accounts Payable Specialist

Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for various general accounting duties including balancing/reconciling general ledger accounts, managing the accounts payable workflows, vendor maintenance in accounting software, monthly journal entries, and month end financial statement review/research. Additionally, the position assists with unclaimed property and correspondent bank account and investment duties as a frequent backup for the Accountant Specialist position.

Essential Functions

• Manage and process daily Money Gram Official Check and Money Order activity. Process to include being the primary contact for assistance with official check and money order questions, stop payments and understanding of underlying process in the event manual procedures are necessary. 
• Prepare appropriate general ledger entries, balance general ledger accounts, and follow up on outstanding items. 
• Process and review Concur invoice and expense workflows, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. 
• Manage expense/invoice imports between Concur and Flexi and process daily check and EFT files in Flexi. 
• Responsible for the setup of new AP vendors and maintenance of existing AP vendors to include requesting and processing of W-9 information.
• Prepare annual 1099 tax forms for AP vendors. 
• Prepare and process quarterly reporting and dividend payments for Lawyer and Real Estate Trust accounts. 
• Assist with annual financial statement audit and exam documentation requests.
• Remain abreast of all accounting software features and functionality applicable to position tasks. 
• Assist members and employees with problems and questions that may arise. 
• Maintain policies and procedures manual for the Accounts Payable Specialist position.
• Make recommendations to increase revenue and decrease expenses.
• Provide back up to department team members as needed.

Key Attributes

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Member service focus.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Positive attitude that supports a team environment.
• Dependable and punctual; flexible during peak times.
• High level of confidentiality.
• Organizational skills.
• Self-motivated; ability to work without close supervision.
• Problem solving; analysis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Occasionally lift and/or move items over 10 pounds.
• Remain sedentary (seated) for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Travel

Limited travel expected.

Required Education And Experience

• Associate's Degree in accounting or closely related field.
• 2+ years of related work experience preferred. 
• Fluent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Accounting software experience. 

Other Duties

Veridian Credit Union is a PCI compliant financial institution to ensure the security of member information. As such, all employees are expected to ensure security measures are in place and adhered to regarding PCI and other highly secure data compliance requirements.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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