Senior Collections Accountant – Remote Full Time NEW

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

The Opportunity

The Senior Collections Accountant will process and analyze complex information, ensuring that client, consumer, and company financial data is correctly applied and summarized in applicable systems of record and in various monthly financial reports, client trust statements, and client invoices, in accordance with established company policies. The primary focus of this position will be overseeing the general accounting, payment processing, client trust and account reconciliation functions for TriVerity and The Loan Service Center within the Delinquency Management function at Velera.

Day In The Life

• Contemporary knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), trust accounting, and payment application best practices and the ability to apply this knowledge daily.
• Manage all consumer payments and ensure systems of record are appropriately updated to reflect activity.
• Manage the client trust accounting processes to ensure consumer and client payments are correctly applied and any unreconciled issues are addressed while adhering to Federal and State Collection Laws and Guidelines and internal policies & procedures.
• Perform necessary research to determine the cause of each reconciling item and the corrective actions needed to clear each item; Maintain proper documentation for each reconciling item.
• Propose actionable plans to ensure that underlying issues causing reconciling items are permanently resolved.
• Manage accounts receivable, preparing all invoices as needed for departmental functions.
• Manage the corporate bank accounts in an accurate manner; establish control procedures to protect corporate assets and minimize any risk of financial loss.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with established corporate standards while working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations.
• Reviewing and evaluating the work and performance of other employees assisting in supporting the function.
• Support Accounting leadership with the annual audit process, including preparation of financial schedules, provision of supporting documentation, and thoughtful interaction with the audit team.
• As needed, perform routine and non-routine analysis of financial data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a corporate accounting environment with demonstrated experience with trust accounting, payment applications and account reconciliations required.
• Public accounting experience is preferred. CPA designation is a plus.

About Velera

At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE!

Pay Equity

$60,500.00 – $77,100.00

Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages
• Medical with telemedicine
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Maternity, Parental, Family Care
• Community Volunteer Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• 401k (with employer match)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following “EEO is the Law” Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

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This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.

As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at recruiters@velera.com for assistance.