Job Description
Job Description The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for completing the full cycle accounts payable process and general ledger accounting. This includes recording transactions, preparing GL account reconciliations and processing wire transfers. The ideal candidate will have some expertise in processing payments, an efficiency focused approach, and a desire for growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepare and maintain the Accounts Payable Function.
This includes:
- Checking and preparing all vouchers for payment
- Auditing various bills against delivery manifests
- Answering vendor inquiries
- Preparing accounts payable checks
- Printing accounts payable reports and maintaining all AP files
- Preparing analysis of accounts as directed
2. Verify and post details to general ledger accounts.
3. Balance and prepare reconciliations for various general ledger accounts and internal checking accounts on a daily and monthly basis.
4. Assist with daily reconciliations of internal bank accounts
5. Conform with and abide by all bank regulations, policies, and procedures.
6. Troubleshoot and research as required.
7. Perform all other duties as may be assigned.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Demonstrates a willingness to participate/volunteer in community events to ensure a positive image for the bank.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCEREQUIRED:
- Proficiency in Windows, MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint required. Knowledge and or experience of accounting software preferred
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing required.
- Demonstrated ability to present numerical data effectively required.
- Excellent customer service skills to both internal and external customers. Respond to requests for service and assistance in a timely manner and meets commitments.
- Excellent attention to detail. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Ability to collect and research data. Able to gather and analyze information skillfully.
- Maintains confidentiality of all financial information required.
- Meet productivity standards. Uses time efficiently.
- Able to work independently as well as in a team.
- Demonstrate initiative and willingness to learn and participate in projects as required/requested.
- Follow bank policies and procedures; Complete all compliance testing requirements.
- Supports Bank's goals and values.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
One to Two (1-2) years of related business and accounting experience preferred
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Associate’s degree in accounting or related field required
Reading Cooperative Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.