Credit Card Operations Supervisor jobs in Austin, TX

Who we are:
Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $36.8 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation's capital markets.

While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive hybrid workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin. We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technol ogy, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.


Position Description:
We are searching for an Accounts Payable Supervisor to be a part of our Accounting Operations team. This role will be responsible for the general accounting duties for the Farm Credit Bank of Texas, including responsibilities for supervision of the Bank's accounts payable process, creating journal entries in conjunction with the daily and monthly processing, involvement in the monthly period end close process, preparation of account reconciliations, and involvement with the annual and ongoing update of SOX controls. Knowledge of SOX, including experience in a strong internal control environment, is preferred.


Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:
Working in our hybrid work design you will:

- Review and approve Bank Accounts Payable, including r eview of invoices from outside vendors, expense reports, invoice registers and BOD expenses/compensation. Also responsible for ensuring all check requests are approved by employees as authorized by the Bank's Assignment of Duties. Additional responsibilities include new vendor setup and existing vendor maintenance in Accounts Payable system.
- Responsible for processing Concur expense reports for the district and the Bank daily. Also includes approving the Bank's employees' expense reports, ensuring expenses are properly
- classified and reconciling the monthly credit card statement. Additional responsibilities include new employee setup, existing employee maintenance and inactivating terminated employees.
- Responsible for the preparation of the monthly/quarterly Board of Directors expense report. The report is presented to the Board on a quarterly basis for review and comment and is also used in the preparation of the board footnote disclosur e in the Bank's annual report.
- Responsible for preparation of month end accrual entries, including ensuring correctness and appropriate application according to GAAP and that proper documentation is included.
- Maintain the accounting for the various payables and accruals for the Bank as needed.
- Manage and generate the monthly cost billing for expenses incurred on behalf of the Texas District associations.
- Responsible for managing the monthly general ledger account reconciliation review process. This responsibility includes the review and monitoring of reconciliations received from various employees and functional areas to ensure accounts are reconciled monthly and that reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner.
- Plays a vital role in the bank-wide compilation and analysis during the annual operating expense budget process.
- Responsible for identification of process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Assistin g Associations when needed with Accounts Payable related systems. Main point of contact with AP related systems with Associations.
- Ensures adequate documentation and controls are in place to meet the Bank's Sarbanes-Oxley objectives.
- Supervise and review work of the Accounting Specialist I and Accounting Specialist II.
- Writes emails and memos informing the Associations of various issues and procedural changes.
- Performs other project work as directed by the Sr. Manager of Accounting Operation and/or Assistant Controller.


What You Bring to the Team:
Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our office and appreciates the value of the hybrid work design.
It's an important role that covers many skills. This position requires:

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with ten (10) or more years related business experience. A CPA certification is prefer red but not required. Experience should demonstrate ability to resolve progressively more complex issues and to direct staff resources. Farm Credit experience or advanced degrees are desirable.

Must possess interpersonal relationship skills and excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills are essential. Must be able to accomplish accurate, detailed tasks in short timeframes. Overall knowledge of accounting as it relates to general ledger activity and account reconciliations. Must be familiar with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and be able to apply them to the Bank's accounting issues. Must be able to work unsupervised and organize assigned workload to accomplish all tasks in the time required. Must have knowledge and experience with personal computers, use of Microsoft Excel (i.e., pivot tables) and Word, and knowledge of other reporting tools.


Our benefits:
In a ddition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:

- Flexible and affordable health and wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
- 401(k) plan that includes an employer match (up to 4%) plus an additional employer contribution (up to 5%), both of which vest on the first day of employment
- Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance
- Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and up to eleven paid holidays
- Paid parental leave program of up to six weeks
- Up to five days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Generous tuition-reimbursement program
- Physical fitness incentive plan
- Employer matching gifts program
- Modern hybrid work schedule combining in office and remote work locations.


Our culture:
In a world filled with unpredictable challenges, we invest in our people and ensure they have dependable careers with ample growth opportunities. As part of the larger Farm Credit System, we focus on building our culture around personal relationships and the ability to be connected to leadership through in-person conversations, regular town halls and employee engagement events. We are deeply committed to attracting and fostering a diverse workforce, development and career advancement and recognizing the hard work of individuals who contribute to our success.

Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your applications, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls and emails, on-site intervie ws, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work. 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.

A/EOE/M/F/D/V