Accounts Payable Specialist
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Compiles and sorts invoices and statements via email and U.S. Postal incoming department mail for Bank and Holding Company accounts payable transactions.
Distributes invoices to appropriate departments for input into the accounts payable system.
Codes and inputs invoices into accounts payable system.
Creates or imports data for to financial core processing system according to the Bank’s procedures.
Maintains accounts payable general ledger accounts as well as monthly reconciliations of such accounts.
Assists in setting up new vendors in the accounts payable system.
Works with vendors on billing issues via email and phone.
Maintains and develops complex excel spreadsheets.
Identifies inefficiencies and recommends process improvements.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent required. One year certificate from an accounting or bookkeeping technical school or two
years of experience with accounts payable. Good math skills and a general knowledge of accounting principles.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, scanners,
printers and copiers. Must have pleasant telephone etiquette and the ability to speak on behalf of the Bank to solve
billing issues.
Bank of the Sierra is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
