What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Associate position at A+ Federal Credit Union?
Accounts Payable Associate
Job Type: Full-Time
Exemption Type: Non-Exempt
Wage Amount: $19 hourly minimum
There is a great opportunity to join the Accounting Department at A FCU!
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Credit Union in achieving its mission of becoming the members financial partner and helping to fulfill their life-long dreams. Your role to achieve this mission will be to provide outstanding service to internal members and to make accurate and timely payments on all account payables and accurate general ledger entries. Support a sales and service culture.
Essential Functions:
Daily Functions
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Make accurate, timely, and proper expense classifications of all Credit Union expenditures.
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Maintain records by scanning invoices and other supporting documentation.
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Reconcile monthly indirect reserve disbursements to appropriate documentation.
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Ensure all corporate credit card purchases are supported by appropriate documentation and are properly authorized in a timely manner for payment.
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Review travel expense reports and cash advances for accuracy and proper authorization.
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Inquire with vendors on setting up electronic method of payment (ACH payment)
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Data input into general ledger system.
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Communicate with vendors to solve billing problems and discrepancies.
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PC data entry into subsidiary ledger.
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Assist other accounting department personnel as needed.
*For information about our benefits, please click the following link: https://aplusfcu.org/about-us/career-opportunities/benefits
Job Requirements:
Education and Experience
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High school diploma or G. E. D. equivalent.
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2 years bookkeeping and accounting experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Working knowledge of accounts payable and double entry bookkeeping.
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Strong knowledge of Credit Union services.
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Working knowledge of A FCU policies and procedures.
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Basic math/accounting skills, light typing, 10-key calculator by sight, CRT skills, PC data entry skills, verbal and written communication skills, research and problem solving skills.
Desirable Traits
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Pleasant and professional appearance
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Verbal skills
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Enjoys working with public using courteous professional approach.
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Flexible working hours
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Dependable
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Organizer and planner
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Possess decision-making abilities.
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Versatile in all aspects of the Credit Union
Physical Functions
- Must have the ability/stamina to work at least 25 hours a week
- Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data
- Must be able to communicate heavily through telephone, e-mail and in-person communications
- Must be able to engage in problem-solving skills to help identify and solve potential issues in the field
Types of Decisions Made Independently: Expense classification, prioritization of invoice payments, classification of atypical expenses, subsidiary ledger out of balance conditions, indirect reserves reconcilement, and determination if additional documentation is necessary prior to disbursement.
Types of Decisions Requiring Supervisory Approval: Approval and authorization to process Credit Union disbursements, and situations outside A FCU policies and procedures.
Salary : $19
