Merrick Bank
Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting
Merrick Bank, South Jordan, Utah, United States, 84095
Merrick Bank employees share in our mission to delight our customers and empower underserved consumers to achieve their credit goals. In return, we delight our associates; ensuring they are noticed, heard, appreciated and understand the importance of their role(s). For over 20 years, our Guiding Principles of; doing the right thing, putting the customer first, and Earn, Learn, Have Fun (aka E.L.F.), have defined who we are as an Employer of Choice. Give Yourself Credit, Work at Merrick!
This position is hybrid, requiring 2 days on-site and 3 days working remotely.
Position Summary:
The Manager, Accounts Payable ("AP") is responsible for performing and overseeing expenditure recordation and timely and accurate payment of all financial obligations for the Bank. The AP Manager is responsible for compliance with vendor and customer agreements and corporate policies and procedures. This position ensures payables issues are current and resolved, managing the coding, allocation, entry and obligation processing responsibilities of direct reports. This positions' oversight assures internal control, external regulatory requirements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) compliance. This position also manages and participates in the collection and validation of audit selection support for multiple internal/external annual audit engagements. Through initiating collaborative efforts with colleagues, for ongoing control identification and development of invoice, credit card transaction and expense report processing, the AP Manager ensures consistent growth in process efficiency and achievement of global initiatives. Ad hoc deliverables, disparate to the AP spectrum, are assigned, assuring an effective Business Continuity Plan and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, separation of Finance Business Unit duties, and exposure to cross-functional areas of expertise.
Essential Functions:
Manages and mentors AP staff throughout the weekly check run process, and through monthly and annual close cycles, as a means to develop skills necessary to anticipate and support our corporate growth initiative, while assuring delivery of accurate information and complying with corporate transaction recordation methodologies.Coordinates with the assistant controller on vendor contracts and invoice interpretation to determine and document amounts and payment obligation timing, while considering multiple environmental variables effecting the AP cycle (i.e.: banking requirements, employee schedules, timing of interdepartmental vendor invoice delivery and intercompany cash transactions).Responsible for ascertaining that all AP documents (contracts, agreements, amendments, remittance records, etc.) are retained daily, in adherence to departmental procedures, and in compliance with the corporate record retention policy.Assures AP information and vendor record changes are received from and communicated to all necessary parties thoroughly and timely, while maintaining records in the Oracle Financials AP environment. Develops appropriate reference schedules and process enhancements to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of all AP functionality and communication.Develops processes to maintain support for remittance related transactions and implement controls to ascertain data integrity and ledger posting accuracy. These processes are to be consistently documented within current policies and/or procedures, assuring accurate responses are provided when fielding inquiries from associates across the company.Tax filing duties include the accurate daily accrual, and timely preparation and review of monthly reporting of multi-state use tax obligations, remittance of various taxes through federal and state online payment portals, and preparation and filing of accurate 1099-MISC/NEC/DIV and 1096 transmittal forms.Responsible for all Oracle Financials testing of AP functionality in the present Oracle ERP system.Personnel responsibilities include interviewing potential new hire candidates, preparing performance evaluations, providing positive/negative feedback based on quality, productivity, ingenuity and growth, and administering corrective action/counseling to direct reports as necessary.Performs other duties as assigned.Education & Experience:
Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance or related coursework, or Associates degree with related coursework and two (2) additional year's related accounting or finance experience, in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, required.Five (5) years' related Accounts Payable management experience is required.Summary of Qualifications:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016 (Excel, Word, Outlook), familiarity with building/running database queries through Excel external data imports.Prior utilization of Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning Cloud (AP, GL, Fixed Assets) is required.Assurance of transaction recordation under standardization set forth by the underlying key principle concepts, methods and assumptions dictated by GAAPTime management, judgement, human resource, communication and follow-up skills are required.Interacts with staff in a manner reflecting tact, stability, respect and concern for staff welfare, while enhancing staff satisfaction through supporting new program developmentPossesses positive attitude and willingness to follow Management's direction at all timesPossesses a strong work ethic, strives to gain operational knowledge, and volunteers to collaborate/play a supporting role on Finance projects/researchRelies on experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish Department, Business Unit, and Company goals, and handles confidential information with the utmost discretionDemonstrates creativity and enthusiasm to enhance processes, while maintaining compliance with all formal policiesResponsible, flexible individual with excellent critical thinking and strong mathematical/analytical skills, able to produce accurate work at a rapid paceWe offer a total rewards package comprised of a competitive base rate of pay, variable pay incentive programs based on the role, and a comprehensive benefit suite. Offered rates of pay are determined based on job-related knowledge, relevant experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Our benefits offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation time, sick time, as well as other benefits and programs to meet the needs of our employees. Further details will be shared during the interview or offer process, as appropriate and applicable.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We will conduct a thorough background check for all hires in compliance with applicable law which includes (but may not be limited to) a review of factors including drug testing and employment/personal references.
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This position is hybrid, requiring 2 days on-site and 3 days working remotely.
Position Summary:
The Manager, Accounts Payable ("AP") is responsible for performing and overseeing expenditure recordation and timely and accurate payment of all financial obligations for the Bank. The AP Manager is responsible for compliance with vendor and customer agreements and corporate policies and procedures. This position ensures payables issues are current and resolved, managing the coding, allocation, entry and obligation processing responsibilities of direct reports. This positions' oversight assures internal control, external regulatory requirements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) compliance. This position also manages and participates in the collection and validation of audit selection support for multiple internal/external annual audit engagements. Through initiating collaborative efforts with colleagues, for ongoing control identification and development of invoice, credit card transaction and expense report processing, the AP Manager ensures consistent growth in process efficiency and achievement of global initiatives. Ad hoc deliverables, disparate to the AP spectrum, are assigned, assuring an effective Business Continuity Plan and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, separation of Finance Business Unit duties, and exposure to cross-functional areas of expertise.
Essential Functions:
Manages and mentors AP staff throughout the weekly check run process, and through monthly and annual close cycles, as a means to develop skills necessary to anticipate and support our corporate growth initiative, while assuring delivery of accurate information and complying with corporate transaction recordation methodologies.Coordinates with the assistant controller on vendor contracts and invoice interpretation to determine and document amounts and payment obligation timing, while considering multiple environmental variables effecting the AP cycle (i.e.: banking requirements, employee schedules, timing of interdepartmental vendor invoice delivery and intercompany cash transactions).Responsible for ascertaining that all AP documents (contracts, agreements, amendments, remittance records, etc.) are retained daily, in adherence to departmental procedures, and in compliance with the corporate record retention policy.Assures AP information and vendor record changes are received from and communicated to all necessary parties thoroughly and timely, while maintaining records in the Oracle Financials AP environment. Develops appropriate reference schedules and process enhancements to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of all AP functionality and communication.Develops processes to maintain support for remittance related transactions and implement controls to ascertain data integrity and ledger posting accuracy. These processes are to be consistently documented within current policies and/or procedures, assuring accurate responses are provided when fielding inquiries from associates across the company.Tax filing duties include the accurate daily accrual, and timely preparation and review of monthly reporting of multi-state use tax obligations, remittance of various taxes through federal and state online payment portals, and preparation and filing of accurate 1099-MISC/NEC/DIV and 1096 transmittal forms.Responsible for all Oracle Financials testing of AP functionality in the present Oracle ERP system.Personnel responsibilities include interviewing potential new hire candidates, preparing performance evaluations, providing positive/negative feedback based on quality, productivity, ingenuity and growth, and administering corrective action/counseling to direct reports as necessary.Performs other duties as assigned.Education & Experience:
Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance or related coursework, or Associates degree with related coursework and two (2) additional year's related accounting or finance experience, in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, required.Five (5) years' related Accounts Payable management experience is required.Summary of Qualifications:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016 (Excel, Word, Outlook), familiarity with building/running database queries through Excel external data imports.Prior utilization of Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning Cloud (AP, GL, Fixed Assets) is required.Assurance of transaction recordation under standardization set forth by the underlying key principle concepts, methods and assumptions dictated by GAAPTime management, judgement, human resource, communication and follow-up skills are required.Interacts with staff in a manner reflecting tact, stability, respect and concern for staff welfare, while enhancing staff satisfaction through supporting new program developmentPossesses positive attitude and willingness to follow Management's direction at all timesPossesses a strong work ethic, strives to gain operational knowledge, and volunteers to collaborate/play a supporting role on Finance projects/researchRelies on experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish Department, Business Unit, and Company goals, and handles confidential information with the utmost discretionDemonstrates creativity and enthusiasm to enhance processes, while maintaining compliance with all formal policiesResponsible, flexible individual with excellent critical thinking and strong mathematical/analytical skills, able to produce accurate work at a rapid paceWe offer a total rewards package comprised of a competitive base rate of pay, variable pay incentive programs based on the role, and a comprehensive benefit suite. Offered rates of pay are determined based on job-related knowledge, relevant experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Our benefits offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation time, sick time, as well as other benefits and programs to meet the needs of our employees. Further details will be shared during the interview or offer process, as appropriate and applicable.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We will conduct a thorough background check for all hires in compliance with applicable law which includes (but may not be limited to) a review of factors including drug testing and employment/personal references.
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