First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union has an immediate opening for an Accounts Payable Specialist to lead the full cycle accounts payable function with a high degree of accuracy. If you take pride in being accurate and meeting deadlines, we would love to hear from you!  A hybrid work environment is provided for this position as business needs dictate.

 

 

We are a consumer-friendly alternative to banking. We offer all the services you're accustomed to, but at better rates and lower fees. That's because we're structured differently than banks. Banks are in business to earn profits for their stockholder investors. Our credit union exists to improve our member's financial well-being. We don't have stockholders. Instead, we're cooperatively owned by our members (account holders). We return our profits to members in the form of higher dividends on savings, lower rates on loans and lower fees.

 

Our mission is empowering the pursuit of financial happiness and our vision is to become the most beloved financial partner in our communities.

 

We live by our values of Honesty • Innovation • Generosity • Humility • Excellence • Respect

 

#beYOU with us! Our Members come from all walks of life and so do our Employees. First Commonwealth encourages Applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

 

As our Accounts Payable Specialist, you will lead the full cycle accounts payable function with a high degree of accuracy and meet deadlines. This includes making recommendations for process improvements, implementation of best practices and supporting business units as a trusted resource. The position is integral in creating efficient processes to enhance workflows, collaborates with both internal and external customers on a regular basis, and plays a key role in the accounting teams’ ability to scale. In this role you will:

 

 

• Lead the full cycle accounts payable function including ensuring approval of invoices follow the approval authority matrix, general ledger coding of all invoices, invoice entry, and payment processing. Own the monthly accounts payable close, including all related accrual support, and the preparation of prepaid expenses while collaborating with the accounting team.   Challenge the status quo and how processes are currently handled. Recognize, recommend and implement improvements in invoice approval, entry and processing. 

• Responsible for creating all new external and internal vendors in the Accounts Payable system.  Ensure necessary documents are received from the vendor. Liaison with external vendors on all issues related to invoices, payments, and sales tax.  

• Responsible for administration of the users in the Accounts Payable system. 

• Process the annual issuance of 1099 MISC and NEC forms. 

• Assist with operation expense control and cost containment strategies. Proactively make recommendations for cost reductions. 

• Assist all internal employees with questions related to corporate credit cards and expense reports. Provide support on how to use the Accounts Payable system. 

• Assist with documentation required for audits, NCUA Examiners and comprehensive internal audits.  

• Participate in teams/crews needing assistance to ensure successful achievement of credit union goals. Aid in the coordination of departmental cross training. Provides back up to the accounting team. Creates and maintains procedural documentation. Identify, recommend and drive continuous improvement to current processes. 

 

 

• Associate degree in accounting or equivalent field

• 3+ years’ experience in accounts payable and general accounting functions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook including Excel’s advanced functions

• Working knowledge of Accounts Payable modules, platforms, systems

• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 

• General knowledge of business accounting function and processes

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form

• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data with the ability to work independently 

• High attention to detail and careful attention to quality of work 

• Professional and Team player with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization. 

• Able to work in a fast-paced changing environment while moving multiple priorities forward

 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent field.

• 5+ years’ experience in accounts payable and general accounting functions