Accounts Payable Specialist

Fortera Federal Credit Union•Clarksville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for all Accounts Payable (AP) functions, including invoices, prepaid items, and fixed assets. Responsible for analyzing and reconciling detailed general ledger accounts and other daily duties as assigned. Keeps records and accounts accurate and current. Research and resolve outages, discrepancies, and accounting errors. Performs clerical duties and assists with other accounting functions as required to month-end and year-end accounting activities.

Requirements

Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
Knowledge of related computer applications
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
MS Office Suite
Minimum of 2 years’ Accounts Payable or accounting experience preferred.
Ability to accurately assess cultural environment, exhibiting emotional intelligence and appropriate sensitivity while maintaining individuality.
Strong oral, written, interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
Confident and professional when handling sensitive financial information.
Strong MS Excel skills
Well-organized and highly attentive-to-detail. Accurate.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and maintain an effective and efficient workflow.
Ability to work well under pressure while always promoting a professional image of the credit union.
Ability to work in cooperative manner with others.
Ability to use PC, related software, and standard office equipment
Ability to work independently, collaboratively as a team, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Professional dress, appearance, and attitude.
Regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Property tax experience preferred
Previous credit union or financial institution experience preferred

Responsibilities

Processes invoices and monthly bills for timely payment and proper expense recognition.
Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
Processes prepaids and accruals. Notifies appropriate department head as prepaid items mature.
Processes and maintains accurate fixed asset records. Follows-up with departments as needed for accuracy.
Reports TN sales & use taxes, personal property taxes, and other taxes as assigned for Credit Union.
Maintains accurate records of paid invoices for use in budgeting, analysis, and audits. Retains supporting documents in adherence to Credit Union record retention schedule.
Disburses funds for employee reimbursements and other expense reports.
Records and reconciles all company corporate credit cards. Review for accuracy and proper approvals.
Responsible for submitting 945, back-up withholding payments and year-end report filing per IRS regulations
Recommends upgrades to procedures or policies to increase efficiency/timeliness of job functions, including AP Policy, FA Policy, and Credit Card Policy.
Posts corrections, adjustments, and other transactions to appropriate general ledger accounts.
Provides monthly reconciliation for general ledgers as assigned.
Maintains documents related in accordance with record retention policies and procedures.
Prepares assigned monthly reports.
Attends and participates in all required meetings, trainings, and committees.
Cross-trains within department to backup other Accounting staff.
Ensures questions and concerns from other staff and outside vendors are promptly and courteously resolved
Participates in community and civic events to promote awareness of the Credit Union in the community.
Satisfactorily completes all required compliance training and complies with all regulations which apply within the scope of the position to include Bank Secrecy Act compliance.
Satisfactorily demonstrates Fortera’s core values.
Assures work area and assigned equipment is clean, secure, and well-maintained.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.