Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

•  Ensures that all incoming vendor invoices are entered and coded within established timeframes to take advantage of discounts offered, and that issues and open items are investigated, communicated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Handle vendor and internal inquiries timely and accurately
• Research vendor statements vs. payment history to ensure accurate records
•  Ensures that all expense coding is correct and that required coding changes are made timely and interfaced to Jack Henry
• Perform EOD processing to include but not limited to creating the AP accrual, AvidPay, ACH, Direct Deposit, checks and interface to Jack Henry 
• Utilizes communication and interpersonal skills to support timely completion of audits and compliance reporting.
• Create entries as needed and reconcile AP invoice accruals to the General Ledger (Jack Henry)
• Obtain all necessary documents to successfully create valid vendor records 
• Maintains vendor records including year-end 1099 preparation and tax related matters.
• Create, review and maintain recurring scheduled payments
• Makes sure all processes and financial recording follow IRS and regulatory rules.
• Ensures all invoices and personal expense reimbursements adhere to the Accounts Payable Policy
• Other duties as assigned by manager

•  Excellent Microsoft and accounting software skills
•  Detail oriented
•  Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task
•  Ability to work with minimal supervision
•  Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all Bank policies and current financial regulation
•  Reliability, flexibility, professional etiquette and sound judgment are important
•  Occasional out-of-town travel may be required for training purposes

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
• Bank experience desired
• At least 3 years of accounts payable experience preferred

FirstBank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and staffing firms. Recruitment agencies and consultants may not submit resumes directly to managers. FirstBank will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement as an approved vendor.


FirstBank in an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability.