Staff Accountant

Company: Kirtland Federal Credit Union
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Working at Kirtland FCU is more than a job-it's a career, and one in the financial world! We pride ourselves on helping our employees learn, grow, and advance in any direction they choose. We offer a highly competitive salary, great benefits package and an energetic, vibrant work environment. Visit our careers page on our website to view our exciting opportunities and our fantastic benefits.

We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join Kirtland Credit Union! This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment, once initial training has been completed.Join the rest of our teammates and become eligible for a generous benefits package that we offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement savings program that includes employer match
• Paid time off with accrual starting from day one
• Tuition Reimbursement for College Degrees
• Employee Clothing Advance
• Paid holidays: In addition to New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day, we also observe Martin Luther King Day and President's Day.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Travel AssistanceThis is what we would like you to do:The Staff Accountant Accounts Payable position is responsible for analyzing and reconciling detailed Credit Union accounts, as well as performing a variety of accounts payable related duties.
  
  Primary Job Duties:
  • Assumes responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of accounts payable functions.
  • Reviews source documents and matches purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents.
  • Codes invoices to appropriate general ledger and department accounts and related budget codes.
  • Reviews invoices to ensure they are correctly coded, properly authorized, and there are no overpayments or repeat payments.
  • Determines optimum payment dates and takes advantage of all discounts on invoices.
  • Issues checks and ACH Payments on a timely basis under established payment schedules and as needed to prevent late payments and obtains authorized signatures.
  • Creates special reports as assigned.
  • Assumes responsibility for effectively researching, tracking, and resolving vendor problems and billing discrepancies.
  • Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintain effective communication and coordination with other employees and with management.
    
    Preferred or required qualifications:
    • Successful completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours from an accredited university; 6 credits must be in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Business.
    • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business may be substituted for work experience.
    • Two years of demonstrated work experience in accounting or bookkeeping preferred.
    • Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and procedures including account reconciliation, financial record keeping, data processing and business arithmetic.
    • Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
    • Competent with Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Ability to work independently, strong organization skills and multi-tasking ability.
    • Ability to solve problems, strong attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with members and employees. To apply for this exciting opportunity visit our careers page at www.kirtlandcu.org/careersKirtland Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
      
      
      
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