Staff Accountant - Entry Level

UFS LLC•Grafton, WI

About The Position

UFS empowers community banks and our people to thrive – together. We are a growing company of passionate, talented and driven individuals who care deeply for one another and our customers. As part of the Finance department, you will be tasked with a variety of accounting duties including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger activities. Knowledge and Skill A qualified individual will possess the following: Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Strong attention to detail with high degree of accuracy High level of organization and time management skills Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize Flexible, adaptable, detail-oriented and self-motivated Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Strong Excel skills Desire to continually improve and contribute to our Purpose of Empowering Community Banks and our People to Thrive – Together Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Accounts Payable (AP): Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies Prepare and process payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers) Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries Ensure proper coding and approval of expenses Assist with AP aging reports and month-end close activities Accounts Receivable (AR): Generate and distribute customer invoices Monitor AR aging and follow up on past-due balances Communicate professionally with clients regarding billing questions General Accounting Support: Reconcile AP and AR sub-ledgers to the general ledger Assist with month-end and year-end close processes Support audits by providing documentation and schedules Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing or payment issues Sales Tax Support: Assist with ensuring the proper sales and use taxes are collected, paid and reports are filed with the appropriate jurisdictions General: Build successful partnerships with key internal customers and cross-functional teams Analyze current procedures and recommend changes to develop and implement best practices Perform other duties as assigned Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting and/or 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting or similar role 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, usually waist high, up to 50 feet away. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Who is UFS? UFS is the community bank technology outfitter that inspires confidence for community banks, by providing purpose-built solutions that make technology work for them, instead of the other way around. Founded in 1991, our purpose is to Empower Community Banks and Our People to Thrive – Together. We live that Purpose by always putting people first in our decisions and actions. Our engaged culture is strongly influenced by the passion our team members bring while serving Community Banks and their communities. We believe in encouraging confidence in each other and delivering solutions that make our customers confident with us. To that end we seek out problem solvers, creative thinkers and engaged individuals that thrive in a fast-paced yet supportive environment. We believe engaged employees lead to loyal customers, which in turn drives results for our business. We are caring, intense, and approachable, and have a lot of fun along the way. Benefits Health, Dental & Vision Insurance; eligible Day 1 of Employment 401k Match of 100% up to 6% of your Salary Paid Holidays Vacation & Sick Time Volunteer Time Off Opportunities for Advancement Gym Membership Reimbursement Program Wellness Program to lower your Monthly Premium Child Fundraiser Donation Program Matching Gifts Program Employer Paid Premium for Life Insurance Short/Long-Term Disability Coverage Flexible Spending Healthcare Accounts Employee Referral Benefits Fun Employee Events - Lunch & Learns, Celebrations, Summer Events Robust Leadership Development Program Employee Assistance Program The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Requirements

Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Strong attention to detail with high degree of accuracy
High level of organization and time management skills
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize
Flexible, adaptable, detail-oriented and self-motivated
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Strong Excel skills
Desire to continually improve and contribute to our Purpose of Empowering Community Banks and our People to Thrive – Together
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting and/or 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting or similar role

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies
Prepare and process payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers)
Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries
Ensure proper coding and approval of expenses
Assist with AP aging reports and month-end close activities
Generate and distribute customer invoices
Monitor AR aging and follow up on past-due balances
Communicate professionally with clients regarding billing questions
Reconcile AP and AR sub-ledgers to the general ledger
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Support audits by providing documentation and schedules
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing or payment issues
Assist with ensuring the proper sales and use taxes are collected, paid and reports are filed with the appropriate jurisdictions
Build successful partnerships with key internal customers and cross-functional teams
Analyze current procedures and recommend changes to develop and implement best practices
Perform other duties as assigned