Accounts Payable & Loan Accounting Support Specialist at FCS Financial

Description/Job SummaryAt FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for an Accounts Payable & Loan Accounting Support Specialist to join our Team!  FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today. At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams! The Accounts Payable Specialist will sort, code, and key invoices and expense reports, ensure appropriate approvals of expenses are in place, process check runs, manage accounting records, process information into the asset management system, compile monthly/quarterly reports, and maintain inventory of office supplies.  This individual will work collaboratively with our Customer Service staff to respond to inquiries regarding invoices, expense reports and W-9s. The person selected for this position must be detail-oriented, pro-active, accurate, and confident! The minimum starting salary for this position is $40,000, however salary is commensurate with experience.This position is located in Jefferson City, Missouri.This position is open until filled.This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.Department:   Financial Services             Reports To:  Controller   Supervises:   NoneResponsibilities/DutiesJob Functions*PercentageJob Functions55%Weekly Invoice and Expense ProcessingSorts, codes, keys and batches invoicesEnsures appropriate approvals and documentation of expenses are in placePosts applicable expensesProcesses check runs, and reviews and edits as neededMails outgoing checks20%Finance and Loan Accounting SupportPulls pre-established reports and reviews against original documentation for accuracyAccumulates data from Loan Accounting and Finance and generates power point, word, and excel documentation5%Records ManagementMaintains accounting and vendor records in physical and electronic filing systemsDestroys records according to the record retention scheduleEvaluates the adequacy of vendor forms on an ongoing basis5% Customer ServiceResearches invoices and vendor inquiriesNegotiates the reduction of late fees and penalties with external vendors and service providersAssists company employees with notary renewals 10%ReportsCompiles company credit card reportsCompiles monthly and quarterly reports as needed5%Office SuppliesMaintains an inventory of office supplies by ordering supplies upon approvaln/aOther duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.* Essential Functions for this position consist of all items listed under any category that make up 5% or more of the job duties.  This job description is subject to change without notice. Required SkillsMinimum QualificationsAssociates’ or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or two years related experienceOr an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the jobRequired Knowledge and SkillsGeneral knowledge of accountingOral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor and customersSkill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and customersKnowledge of customer service principles and practices and skill in providing customer serviceSkill in utilizing Power Point, Word and Excel to increase efficiency and/or effectivenessSkill in quickly and accurately copying, posting or transcribing dataSkill in gathering, compiling and organizing informationSkill in focusing and concentrating on detailsSkill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely mannerResponsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association’s systems and data and clients’ dataApply NowWe are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Human.Resources@myfcsfinancial.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity