Accounts Payable Associate I

First Merchants Bank is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate I to join our team! This position will perform accounting functions to process various transactions as they relate to Accounts Payable (AP) and other Finance activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work within a team of Accounts Payable Associates (both Level I's and II's); rotate responsibilities to ensure invoices and employee expense reimbursements are paid accurately and timely.


• Process accounts payable transactions and entries, includes:
  
  
  
  • Manage vendor invoices in the Workflow process. 
  
  
  • Manage employee reimbursement process through employee reimbursement software. 
  
  
  • Supply and review general ledger (GL) information and vendor code.
  
  
  • Process invoices and vouchers for payment.
  
  
  • Generate checks, ACH’s and vendor credit card payments.
  
  
  • Verify checks, ACH’s and vendor credit card payments prior to distribution/release.
  
  
  • Barcode and image invoices, as needed. 
  
  


• Take on additional responsibilities and assist in projects as required.

To be successful in this position, we require the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).


• A minimum of one (1) year of accounting, bookkeeping or related experience.

The following would be a plus: 

• Associate degree in accounting or finance.

First Merchants offers the following:

• Base Pay PLUS Bonuses


• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• 401k


• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts


• Vacation/Sick Time


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Parental Leave


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Additional Benefits

A little about us:

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.

Our Vision is:

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

Our Mission is:

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

Our Team:

"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."

Apply today to begin your career with us!