Accounts Payable Associate I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title

Accounts Payable Associate

Banesco USA is seeking an  Accounts Payable Associate for our Accounting Business Unit.

Primary Job Duties:

• Responsible for processing invoices for the bank in Banktel System (Ascend).
• Responsible for processing the accounts payable checks, ACH & Direct Deposits ensuring signatures are obtain from authorized officer, copies are kept in the file and check are mailed to vendors on a timely basis.
• Investigate, Review, and ensure all Accounts Payable invoices are properly authorized in accordance with the expense guidelines. 
• Ensures that any new contract/leases etc., are forwarded for input in Accounts Payable system.
• Responsible for the distribution of the mail and ordering supplies for the Accounting, Finance & Treasury departments.
• Post general ledger entries for the Accounting, Finance & Treasury departments and reviews the report on the next day for accuracy and completeness as well as obtaining approval signature from the authorized accounting officer and prepare portfolio to upload into Synergy on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for preparing entries related to bank charges.
• Balance the Petty Cash monthly, record any expenses and replenish funds for Coral Gables and Puerto Rico Branch.
• Responsible for the filling and the record retention inventory.
• Review monthly prepaids report for items to expire and send email confirmations.
• Assists with the preparation and transmission of Use Tax Provision monthly.
• Assists with the Puerto Rico back-up withholding (vendors/customers) monthly.
• Assists the department in preparing the 1099 Miscellaneous and 1042 S Tax Forms annually.
• Assists in updating procedures manual for the accounts payable area.
• Assists the Accounting Supervisor, as necessary
• Responsible for completing annual training program assigned.
• Performs other functions and /or duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the Banking industry or in the Accounting field.
• Advance computer skills including but not limited to proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Must be bilingual in both English and Spanish. Ability to fluently speak, understand, read and write both languages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task, with strong organization, time-management and prioritizing skills. 
• Strong customer service skills, ensuring satisfaction of internal customers. 
• Basic Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, and accounting related functions. 
• Basic knowledge of related State and Federal banking compliance regulations and operational policies. 
• Ability to understand and comprehend instructions, procedures and policies ensuring compliance with the Bank’s policies and procedures. 
• Problem solving and analytical skills in order to identify problems. 

Benefits: 

 

• Competitive salary.
• PTO
• Hybrid Work Model (remote and on-site work)
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurances
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 

 

 

About Us: 

 

Banesco USA is part of Banesco International, a worldwide group of financial institutions with a presence in 15 countries. 

As a corporation in continuous evolution, we promote the ongoing professional and personal development of our employees, by embracing challenges and adapting to the changing environment of today’s world. We aim to develop integral human beings, committed to making a difference at the workplace and out in the world.

Our actions are rooted in our Values: Reliability, Responsibility, Quality, and Innovation. We believe that we all have the same ability to transform our daily tasks into significant contributions, and therefore, Leave Our Mark.

At Banesco USA, one of our most valued assets is our enthusiastic team, which strives every day to create a world-class organization in an ever-changing world. Together, our team has made us a market leader and we invite you to join us.

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