Accounts Payable Specialist/Accounting Assistant

Job Summary

Follows detailed and standardized procedures in performing routine accounting clerical operations. Performs a variety of support duties related to the accounting function within the credit union.

Department: Accounting Reports to: Deposit Operations Supervisor

Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Process accounts payable functions, including but not limited to scheduling and paying of bills, vender relationships and maintenance.

· Complete yearly submission of State of Wisconsin Sales and Use taxes withheld within established deadlines.

· Perform annual processing of 1099 Misc. and related filings within established deadlines.

· Process incoming and outgoing wires.

· Perform varied account maintenance such as general ledger work, cash accounts, and reconciliations.

· Prepare and verify various standard accounting entries for financial data processing system; reconciles, reports discrepancies and problems.

• Compile and post information from branches, departments, and other sources; prepares account entries.

· Maintain automated accounting systems and use computer resources to generate periodic reports and statements.

· Create and maintain updated procedures for your regular job duties.

· Submit status reports to supervisor.

• Meet or exceed mutually agreed upon goals for self, the Accounting Department, and the credit union.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

· Process ACH Receiver and Originator transactions daily within established deadlines.

· Process ACH returns, WSUDs, Reclamations, etc., within established deadlines.

· Process Share Draft transactions and rejected entries exceptions daily within established deadlines.

· Process Deposit Return Items. (SCOs)

· Perform duties as a backup for coworkers out of office.

· Perform any other related duties as assigned and requested; the credit union reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge equivalent to the completion of post-secondary coursework in accounting fundamentals, with Associate Degree in Accounting preferred, and one to two years related experience and/or training
• Ability to communicate effectively either verbally or written with employees, managers and members
• Ability to accurately and consistently follow established accounting-related routines and procedures
• Ability to compute basic accounting formulas
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Proficient computer skills including: Outlook, Word, Excel and other computer programs

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

· Indoor office environment

· Sitting

· Medium keyboarding

· Speaking, hearing

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Glacier Hills Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that the Credit Union bases its employment decisions (including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, discipline, and termination) on the competence and ability of its applicants and employees as well as on its business needs. The Credit Union will provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race; age; sex; creed or religion; color; disability; marital, citizenship, or veteran status; genetic information; membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or reserves; national origin or ancestry; arrest or conviction record; use or nonuse of lawful products off the Credit Union’s premises during nonworking hours; or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person