The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for day to day accounting functions for the credit union and monthly duties to be completed as part of the month end close process.  Responsible for maintaining accurate financial data in the General Ledger System.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for maintenance of Accounts Payable including maintaining copies of invoices, reviewing invoices for satisfactory approval, classifying and recording expenses, processing vendor payments and check requests, and completing monthly accruals.
• Responsible for processing employee corporate credit card and expense reimbursements.
• Responsible for weekly distribution of debit and credit cards to credit union branches.
• Responsible for cross training with Accounting Analysts and completing backup duties including preparing various general ledger journal entries and reconciling various suspense accounts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Responsible for creating and approving various wires and ACH’s.
• Responsible for the preparation of month end reconciliations for various general ledger accounts.
• Responsible for entering fixed assets into the subsidiary ledger and determining appropriate useful lives for asset additions in accordance with the credit union’s fixed asset policy guidelines.
• Responsible for entering prepaid assets into the subsidiary ledger and reconciling related accounts.
• Responsible for sales & use tax, federal and state tax withholding tracking and monthly reporting.
• Responsible for entering bi-weekly and monthly payroll journal entries and reconciling related accounts.
• Responsible for monitoring, managing, problem solving, and improving performance within the accounting process. 
• Responsible for documenting and updating assigned procedures on an on-going basis.
• Assist with the annual year end accounting audit process and various other audits conducted throughout the year (compliance, internal audit).
• Follow Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) policies and procedures as they relate to this position.
• Assist with other Accounting duties, as assigned.

Competencies & Skills:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting terminology.
• Proficient in Excel to create and utilize for data tracking and analysis.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing job requirements.
• Promote a favorable image of the Credit Union in contacts with members and employees.
• Ability to contribute positively to a cooperative work environment.
• Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills.
• Patience and ability to concentrate for long period of time.
• Ability to prioritize responsibility and daily work.
•  Understand Credit Union policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• B.S./B.A. in Accounting or related field, preferred.
• Strong PC skills utilizing spreadsheets and word processing.
• Ability to work in a computerized environment.
• Financial institution accounting background a plus.
• Ten key calculator skills required.

Supervisory Responsibility:  This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands:

Continuous sitting. Occasional walking. Occasional standing. Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds. Occasional bending and/or reaching for supplies on ground level. Occasional reaching above shoulder level for supplies overhead. Frequent repetitive use of hands such as simple grasping, twisting/turning of wrists, and finger dexterity to perform various accounting duties such as using a 10 key calculator, keyboarding and entering data into the computer system. Frequent speaking, listen and hearing for interaction with members, staff, and the general public. Occasional clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Frequent clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.

Expected Hours of Work:

40hr week with infrequent overtime as necessary to get the job done.

Travel: This position requires no travel.

Other Duties:

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.