AVP - Accounting

AVP - Accounting – Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: M – F (8am to 4:30pm)

• Maintains the general ledger and cash accounts for the Association by:
  • performing account reconciliations
  • preparing journal entries in accordance with procedures
• Manages day-to-day general ledger functions in accordance with generally accepted Accounting Principles, partnering with the SVP Corporate Accounting and VP-Controller on complex issues and strategic decisions.
• Identifies, researches, and independently resolves discrepancies to the President’s report, BALEX, daily settlement of wires/ACH, daily transaction report.
• Monitors reporting for electronic processing of draft, lockbox, OLB, and PAID system payments, ensuring branch personnel post items in a timely manner.
• Oversees monthly cost allocation, ensuring proper settlement between entities is in place.
• Creates/posts or reviews/approves while providing guidance on reconciliation and journal vouchers, allocating expenses when necessary.
• Evaluates the transaction history and trial balance to determine if any corrections to the entries are needed. Research outstanding reconciling items and collaborate with teammates to correct.
• Oversees the processing of employee Concur expense reports while certifying correctness of expense coding.
• Advises the SVP Corporate Accounting manager and VP-Controller regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls and operating procedures and propose improvements and solutions.

• Prepares schedules, reconciliations, and draft reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for regulatory, Board, management, and GAAP reporting.
• Maintains, develops, and trains others in the use of automated workpapers and processes to achieve accounting and control objectives.
• Performs routine and ad-hoc analysis, using multiple, large sets of data from various sources.

• Reviews invoices for accuracy and determines appropriate method of payment.
• Identifies vendor status and collaborates with Vendor Management on the maintenance of vendor records.
• Determines expense coding and/or allocations, manage to payment dates and obtain appropriate approval for payment.
• Maintains and reviews invoices in AP system ensuring accurate vendor records including 1099 tax statements.
• Directs the coordination and preparation of AP invoices submitted via Concur and approve expense reports, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Manages Board of Director invoices with Board Secretary, ensuring payments are made in a timely manner and reports are accurate for Board of Director 1099 tax statements and YE FCA reporting.    

• Administers the disbursement of funds for the cash management process and wiring of funds / ACH.
• Direct or performs bank account reconciliations and ensures accounts are maintained in accordance with policy.
• Processes temporary draft checks for PCA and new RLOC customers, upon request.
• Oversees branch currency report to determine compliance in filing an IRS Currency Transaction Report.

• Reviews disbursement statement, Funds Request Form, Check Request Form, or invoice for accuracy and determines appropriate method of disbursement.
• Determines where expenses should be allocated and obtains appropriate approval for disbursement.
• Maintains and reviews invoices in AP and OLB systems, ensuring accurate vendor and KYC records.
• Supervises the maintenance records on unpresented checks and oversees the required annual filing to the Oklahoma State Treasurer.

• Gathers accounting data and reports for internal and external audit personnel.
• Collects information related to quarterly certification, walkthrough, testing, and monitoring of ICFR and IOR to support the SVP Corporate Accounting manager.

• Direct or performs weekly reconciliation between general ledger and commercial bank account.
• Resolves patronage disbursement concerns for customers and branch personnel and monitors account to ensure checks are cashed within the allowed period.
• Administer the operational portion of patronage related to vendor print checks and coordinate setup and maintenance of commercial bank account including positive pay.

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3+ years of experience in accounting
• Experience in banking is highly preferred
• Audit experience in a public accounting firm is a plus
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

• CPA is highly preferred

• Competitive base pay with an incentive plan
• 401(k) Contribution 3%, Match 6%
• Paid Vacation (15 days), Sick Leave (15 days) and Holidays (12 days)
• Excellent medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness program activities and rewards
• Customer-Centric Environment
• Opportunity to Give Back to Agriculture

Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your application, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Oklahoma AgCredit may include emails, texts, phone calls, and on-site interviews. We cannot personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.