<p>Starting salary is $20 P/hr (Negotiable contingent upon experience)</p> <p>About the Role:</p> <p>Responsible for completing Accounts Payable Processing daily and assisting the Accounting Department with researching budget variances and account reconciliations.</p> <p>Basic Qualifications</p> <p>Education/Training: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; specialized bank finance/accounting education/training.</p> <p>Skill(s): Proficient in English, reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills; proficient organizational and process/project management skills; proficient accounting skills; knowledge of general ledger accounting and accounts payable; proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office.</p> <p>Experience: A minimum of one (1) year's related experience required.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience using Plan software or similar accounting platforms. </li><li>Knowledge of accounts receivable processes and travel & expense management. </li><li>Prior experience working in a corporate finance or accounting department within the United States. </li><li>Ability to analyze account data and identify discrepancies or irregularities. </li><li>Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with vendors and internal teams. </li></ul> <p>General Responsibilities</p> <p>Responsible for completing Accounts Payable Processing daily and assisting the Accounting Department with researching budget variances and account reconciliations.</p> <p>Essential Duties</p> <ul> <li>Assists the Accounting Department to ensure proper control of Accounts Payable Processing and general reconciliations of General Ledger Accounts Performs various accounting duties of which the following are illustrative: </li><li>Ensure that invoices are processed and properly coded with General Ledger Account Numbers and tax reporting information, so invoices and purchase orders are processed timely and accurately with the associated documentation and approvals. </li><li>Communicate with vendors as needed and manage follow-up with various bank personnel for needed information. </li><li>Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues. </li><li>Assist with daily set-up and maintenance of all new and existing vendors, coordinate sending/receiving of vendor information for paying of checks, ACH and Direct Deposit. </li><li>Maintain and file documentation for company. </li><li>Assist with timely receipt of W-9's from new vendors and submission of 1099s to appropriate taxing authorities and vendors. </li><li>Demonstrates the ability to handle a high-volume, high-risk process maintaining quality standards with adhering to policy and procedures. </li><li>Maintain and track accounts payable transactions for Budgetary Purposes. </li><li>Assists with preparation for various audits and regulatory exams by gathering materials, assists with preparation of assigned schedules. </li><li>Assists with accounting reconciliations. </li></ul> <ol start="2"> <li> <p>Implements strategies to achieve goals assigned to the Accounting Department as established in the Finance Division's annual strategic plan; assists in the development of the annual budget for the department and adheres to budget parameters.</p> </li><li> <p>Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace.</p> </li><li> <p>Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the Bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements, e.g. Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act, etc.; ensures that the department and all personnel adhere to the same.</p> </li></ol> <p>Ancillary Duties</p> <ul> <li>Perform tasks which are supportive in nature of the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual circumstances. </li></ul> <p>Job Location</p> <p>All levels</p> <p>1700 Avenue of the States</p> <p>Suite 300</p> <p>Lakewood, New Jersey 08701</p> <p>Equipment/Machines</p> <ul> <li>Telephone </li><li>Calculator </li><li>PC/Computer keyboard </li><li>Printer </li><li>Copy machine </li><li>Fax machine </li><li>Scanner </li></ul>