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JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Accounting Specialist is an integral member of our accounting team. In this position you need to be detail-oriented, and a problem-solver focused on exemplary customer service for internal and external members. Duties include a variety of accounting duties focused on maintaining systems and external payments and balancing and reconciling general ledger transactions from multiple sources. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: - Ability to work at a steady, even pace, and has a high aptitude for work that is mechanical or technical in nature. - Ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment. - Assist in the annual preparation of the 1099 miscellaneous reports. - Assign workflows and code the accounts payable, Board and staff reimbursements. - Responsible for reconciling general ledger accounts to financial statements and preparing journal entries in accordance with GAAP principles. Ensure timely and accurate completion of reconcilements. - Review general ledger reconciliations for accuracy and resolve any variances or identified errors within the allowed timeframe. - Support the general ledger accounting period close while maintaining a high level of precision. Review month-end entries for accuracy and work to ensure the month-end checklist is updated regularly. - Coordinate the reliable operation of all accounts payable functions including, but not limited to, file maintenance, processing of periodic invoices for payment, entry for general ledger processing, and coding of the proper general ledger account. - Monitor AP ACH vendor payments analyze vendor records for accuracy and implement workflow to continue expanding the ACH vendor list to ensure prompt payments. - Collect and process the corporate credit card and employee expense forms, ensuring that all receipts and documentation are included. - Interact with various credit union employees to ensure that invoices are properly approved. Ensure timely and accurate remittance of payments for credit union reimbursable expenses. - Ensure that we have appropriate procedures in place for approval and recording of invoices where vendors are auto debiting the funds. - Maintain a list of the recurring invoices and notify supervisor during month-end close process if any invoices are missing so that the necessary accrual entries can be recorded. - - Prepares and posts month-end account payable accrual. - Process and send out 1099 to vendors at the end of the year. Ensure that we have W-9s on file for all vendors. - Ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment. - Assist branches with daily balancing of all ITM, ATM, cash accounts and teller checks. - Assist with projects through the Credit Union project management system. - Assists members in placing stop payments on corporate checks and money orders. Reconciles corporate draft accounts. - Audit, issue and clear cashier\'s checks, as well as reconcile to ensure proper balancing. - Balance and post activity associated with participated lending portfolios. - Balance and submit state and federal tax reports and payments. - Balancing transactional accounts as it pertains to credit union product and services. - Completes and reviews general ledger reconciliations monthly. - Completion of position education plan as defined by Leadership. - Complies with all aspects of BSA/AML and OFAC regulations as it relates to this position. - Perform preparatory work prior to audits and regulatory examinations and remain an active resource during the audit/examination - Reviews corporate accounts to maintain appropriate balances. - Reviews each invoice for proper approvals, reasonableness, and proper application of state sales tax laws. - Verify, balance, research, and post journal entries necessary for daily business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Ability to read, write, and comprehend detailed and often technical instructions, short correspondence, and memos. - Knowledge of the general ledger and how various situations impact the general ledger is preferred. - Excellent mathematical skills, accuracy and basic knowledge of accounting or bookkeeping is required. - Strong ability to research and analyze account activity with minimal supervision. - Detail-oriented, self-starter with the ability to work independently. - General knowledge of accounting theories and practices. - Ability to edit and maintain Excel spreadsheets. - Must possess skills necessary to communicate effectively with the membership verbally. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/b9944418-e383-4000-853f-3d5b60a36394/Westby-Coop-Credit-Union