Description/Job Summary At 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: None Responsibilities/Duties Job Functions* PercentageJob Functions 55%Weekly Invoice and Expense Processing + Sorts, codes, keys and batches invoices + Ensures appropriate approvals and documentation of expenses are in place + Posts applicable expenses + Processes check runs, and reviews and edits as needed + Mails outgoing checks 20%Finance and Loan Accounting Support + Pulls pre-established reports and reviews against original documentation for accuracy + Accumulates data from Loan Accounting and Finance and generates power point, word, and excel documentation 5%Records Management + Maintains accounting and vendor records in physical and electronic filing systems + Destroys records according to the record retention schedule + Evaluates the adequacy of vendor forms on an ongoing basis 5% Customer Service + Researches invoices and vendor inquiries + Negotiates the reduction of late fees and penalties with external vendors and service providers + Assists company employees with notary renewals 10%Reports + Compiles company credit card reports + Compiles monthly and quarterly reports as needed 5%Office Supplies + Maintains an inventory of office supplies by ordering supplies upon approval n/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 Skills Minimum Qualifications + Associates' or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or two years related experience + Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job Required Knowledge and Skills + General knowledge of accounting + Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor and customers + Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and customers + Knowledge of customer service principles and practices and skill in providing customer service + Skill in utilizing Power Point, Word and Excel to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness + Skill in quickly and accurately copying, posting or transcribing data + Skill in gathering, compiling and organizing information + Skill in focusing and concentrating on details + Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner + Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data