Accounting Associate - Accounts Payable

Scott Credit Union is calling all Accounting professionals who are interested in a full-time Accounting Associate-Accounts Payable position to apply to join our amazing Accounting team! This position will work Monday – Friday in our home office located in Edwardsville, IL.

Purpose, Mission, Vision, Values

At Scott Credit Union, we are committed to upholding our purpose, mission, vision, and values. Our Purpose guides everything we do as an organization and is supported by our actionable Mission, Vision, and Values. If our chosen purpose, mission, vision, and values resonates with you and you want to find meaning in your work, we hope you will apply to become a part of our team!

Purpose

To be with our members through every phase of their financial journeys, providing financial solutions that support them, their families, and their communities.

Mission

Members. Value. Community.

Vision

Building Better Financial Futures.

Values

Accountability - we take pride and ownership in all we do.

Diversity - we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Growth - we encourage the professional development of our employees.

Integrity - we maintain the highest ethical standards.

Service Excellence - we are devoted to continuously "WOW"ing our members and colleagues through the 3e Promise.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Scott Credit Union is a recipient of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplaces Award 2023, the tenth time since 2012. This year, SCU was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces for our dedication to our people-first culture. The Top Workplaces award highlights SCU’s commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment, where employees thrive and contribute to the organization’s overall success. Our team is our #1 priority, and we are proud to offer great benefits and perks, such as 11 paid holidays, competitive paid time off (PTO), Short-Term Disability (STD) that includes maternity leave, 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options, educational reimbursement program, employee assistance programs, opportunities for career advancement, casual “dress for your day” dress code, a positive team-oriented culture, and much more! A comprehensive benefit guide with a full list of our benefits can be found on our career page, scu.org/careers .

The Day to Day as a Accounting Associate-Accounts Payable

Skills

The Accounting Associate – Accounts Payable role performs a variety of accounting duties according to existing procedures, methods, and systems. The Accounting Associate – Accounts Payable is responsible for processing payables which requires strong mathematical skills, accuracy, and basic knowledge of bookkeeping practices. A typical day will look like:

• Processes accounts payable on a timely basis ensuring approved expenditures are posted to accurate accounts.
• Enter data into accounting systems accurately and timely.
• Scan and index payables.
• Prepare and file use tax return.
• Respond to research queries regarding vendor information/history. Maintain vendor information ensuring accuracy of vendor database records.
• Process mail and print checks weekly as scheduled by supervisor.
• Prepares end-of-month worksheets for accounts reconciled as assigned by supervisor
• Provide backup to other tasks within the Accounting Department as necessary.
  
  

Are You a Good Fit?

Ask yourself the below questions to help determine if this job is the right fit for you.

• Do you enjoy engaging with people and providing exceptional customer service?
• Are you detail-oriented and like working with numbers?
• Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?
• Are you a positive person who enjoys working as part of a team?
• Do you enjoy working in a diverse environment with diverse members?
• Do you take pride and ownership in all that you do?
• Are you looking for a job where you can develop professionally?
• Do you have the ability to work in multiple branch locations?
  
  

If you answered yes to these questions, we hope you apply!

To Be Considered, You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of bookkeeping, accounting, or accounts payable experience
• Microsoft Office experience including Word and Excel.
  
  

Pay Range

• The typical pay range for this role is: $18.00 - $23.50 hourly
  
  

Are You Ready to Join Our Team?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we hope you apply today! If selected as a candidate, next steps may include a phone interview to go over the basics and/or an in-person interview to learn more about your experiences and qualifications.