Accounts Payable Specialist

Perks & Benefits:

• Health Coverage: Comprehensive benefits, including Anthem, Delta Dental, and VSP, effective from your first day.
• Financial Security: Life insurance at no cost and a 401(k) plan with an employer match up to 6%.
• Work-Life Balance: 13 days of vacation and seven (7) sick days annually and paid holidays.
• Recognition & Growth: Annual merit increases, discretionary and referral bonuses, as well as educational grants up to $1,000 per year.

• Processes full cycle Accounts Payable function, including posting, obtaining approval, researching discrepancies, processing timely payments, and communicating with vendors.
• Reviews electronic invoices for correct vendor information and coding before importing into accounts payable application.
• Enters new or updates vendor information as needed.
• Verifies invoice payment terms, approvals, and valid general ledger coding, prior to processing payment.
• Reviews associate expense reimbursements for accurate coding, appropriate approvals, and adequate support before processing payment.
• Prepares various month-end reports related to accounts payable (i.e. Delinquency, aging, etc.)
• Assists in month end general ledger closing including related accounts payable accrual entries.
• Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts and promptly follows up on outstanding items.
• Reviews corporate credit card bills for proper general ledger coding.
• Responds to department calls and emails and distributes incoming mail.

• Consistently practices the Service Philosophy of “Put People First” exercising the Connect, Discover, Deliver & Wow components in every encounter with internal and external members, creating extraordinary experiences.
• Cross sells and promotes credit union products and services as opportunities arise.
• Exhibits the Leaders at All Levels concept of Leading yourself, Leading Up, Leading across Teams, and Leading the Team.
• Utilizes personal Strengths to contribute to the Team and the credit union’s success, and exercise awareness of, and utilizes the strengths of others.
• Possesses knowledge of and complies with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
• Effectively conveys information. Communicate with immediate supervisor and the team keeping others advised of progress and/or situations.
• Displays behavior that matches the value of Mutual Respect by relating favorably at all levels within the organization.
• Supports and contributes to the credit union’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values.
• Maintains good housekeeping, safety and security measures.
• Displays professional appearance.
• Utilizes stress in a productive manner and works well under pressure.
• Cooperates with supervisor and with other credit union associates. Projects good will and a positive credit union image.
• Complies with all Orange County’s Federal Credit Union policies, service standards, safety standards, procedural guidelines, and regulatory compliance, and completes all assigned training.
• Has regular and predictable attendance which is essential.
• Cares for equipment and follow proper guidelines for use.

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• May be a disaster recovery team member or take directives from a disaster team recovery member.

• High school education or equivalent.
• One to three years of accounts payable experience in a financial institution, ideally a credit union.

• Working knowledge of Accounts Payable software, Acumatica preferred.
• Must have personal computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, etc.) at an intermediate skill level.
• Ability to work in a high volume and deadline driven accounting department.
• Knowledge of credit union rules, regulations, and policies.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing and excellent telephone manner.
• Ability to accurately perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate reliable records.
• Requires good memory, knowledge retention skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize projects and duties effectively.
• Ability to interface with others in a positive and professional manner.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and be self-directed when necessary as well as the ability to work and accomplish goals in a team environment.