Accounts Payable Specialist

Responsibilities

• Processes payment requests on invoices, check requests, and employee reimbursements.
• Inputs requests into the accounts payable application, resolves any issues or discrepancies, and processes the related payment via ACH, check, or wire.
• Processes correcting and reclassifying journal entries via the accounts payable application as required.
• Works with various business units to resolve any request issues to ensure timely payment processing.
• Maintains appropriate documentation to support processed payments and journal entries.
• Researches, resolves, and responds to payment inquiries from internal customers and external vendors.
• Cross-trains with other staff members to support and serve as relief / back-up within the business unit.
• Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience, working knowledge of accounting gained through study, internship, or work experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency and expertise with personal computers in a networked environment and Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) or similar software.
• Knowledge of or ability to use Bank software and systems including mainframe systems and accounting systems.
• Must have basic spreadsheet and relational database proficiency.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be analytical, detail oriented, and organized.
• Must be able to work independently to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Able to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends and evenings as needed or assigned.