Company Description
Ent Credit Union exists to improve the financial quality of life of the peoplewe serve. This mission drives us every day, but we are more than ourmission. We're also individuals using our unique abilities to make ourorganization, and the communities we serve, better than they wereyesterday. We're a not-for-profit that puts people above profits andactively invests in our community. Our rapidly growing team is expanding ourreach to serve more people throughout Colorado. To spread our mission far andwide, we need people like you. If you're interested in a paycheck with apurpose, apply with us today. Our people make the difference, and we trulybelieve you are our greatest asset.
Job Description
This position is responsible for the efficient, effective, and accurateprocessing of all Credit Union invoices, Credit Union Board/Volunteer andemployee reimbursements and corporate card expenditures, as well as ensuringpayments are valid and properly authorized. This position is responsible forthe appropriate general ledger account coding when entering invoices to ensurecompliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and hasthe latitude to interact with all levels of management in a polished andprofessional manner. The Accounts Payable Specialist II is responsible forperforming research for, and providing information to, Credit Union staffand management regarding the company's payable disbursements. The CreditUnion is required to self-assess use tax on relevant expenditures when salestax is not assessed by the vendor. This position is responsible forunderstanding State, County, City, and other taxing authorities'requirements and rates to ensure appropriate use tax is calculated,posted, and remitted according to deadlines published by the taxingauthorities. Additional duties include, but are not limited to,maintaining the Credit Union records of personnel authorized to approvevarious Credit Union expenditures, maintaining vendor records, managingthe accounts payable files to include record retention, and ensuring theaccuracy of 1099 vendor IRS reporting at year end. This position isresponsible for composing and maintaining updated department proceduresrelated to this function, and for assessing efficiencies, exploringsolutions, and submitting recommendations to improve the Accounts Payablefunct
Essential FunctionsAccounts Payable Daily Functions: Review payment requests received fromvarious cost centers for Accounts Payable processing and ensure expenditure isproperly authorized and coded consistent with GAAP. Ensure capitalized orprepaid expenditures are captured accurately and notify the AccountingSpecialist for proper recording on the Fixed Asset system. Follow through withthe appropriate cost center manager and/or vendor on past-due invoices,and other accounts payable-related research activities. Ensure new vendors areOFAC-verified, W-9 documentation is obtained, and create ACH paymentrecord when relevant ensuring payment method is vendor-authorized. Ensure theinvoice has not been previously paid. Ensure "balance forward" paymentsapproved have not been previously paid. Process payments according toprocedures, ensuring vendor remittance information is correct, andpayments are accurate and in balance. Create a check file, print, andprocess. Monitor and ensure proper payments are made through ACH. Monitor andresolve outstanding stale Accounts Payable checks. Keep Accounting managementapprised of status to ensure compliance with State escheatment laws andregulations. Process Corporate Credit Card Visa Itemizations and employeereimbursements, ensuring transactions are posted to the correct generalledger account. Assess use tax on relevant transactions. Perform other dutiesas requested by supervisor commensurate with this position.Accounts Payable Tax Remittance / Records: Manage and mainta ncalculations, information and records related to use tax assessments andremittances. Follow up with vendors when necessary, engaging the services ofCompliance when relevant to assure vendors who should be assessing sales taxare appropriately notified. Maintain vendor, employee, and volunteerrecords, as well as accounts payable files and records to comply with proper1099 year-end reporting and record retention requirements.Accounts Payable Process Maintenance / Improvement: Develop, revise,and maintain procedures for assigned processes and tasks. Assessefficiencies, explore solutions, and submit recommendations to improve theAccounts Payable workflow and function to the supervisor. Assist in projectsrelated to the Accounts Payable function to include core-release testing ofsoftware such as Concur.Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Ent policies andprocedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
Qualifications
Minimum Formal Qualifications for this PositionAssociate's Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent.Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent. preferred3+ years' combined experience in an accounting function, financialservices member service, or related functions.1+ years' experience in an accounts payable function in the financialservices industry.1+ years' experience in or relevant to the banking/credit union industry. Pref
Each year of relevant work experience may be exchanged for a year in arelevant degree program or vice versa. For example, a requirement of abachelor's degree in accounting and 2+ years of account experience couldbe substituted for a high school diploma and 6 years of relevant accountingwork experience or a master's degree...
Equal Opportunity Employer -minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexualorientation/gender identity