Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Arkansas Talent Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for an established, growing community bank in Little Rock, Arkansas. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional to join a stable financial institution that continues to expand its footprint, services, and internal operations.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in ensuring the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of invoices, expense reimbursements, vendor payments, and related accounting transactions. The ideal candidate brings a strong sense of ownership, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. This individual will collaborate closely with accounting leadership, internal departments, and external vendors while helping maintain accurate records and a positive vendor experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, including proper coding, approvals, supporting documentation, and timely entry into the accounting system.
• Review invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and other documentation to ensure accuracy, appropriate authorization, and compliance with company policies.
• Prepare and process weekly or scheduled check runs, ACH payments, wire requests, and other vendor-payment activity.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve invoice, payment, credit, and account-balance issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including payment terms, tax documentation, remittance information, and banking details.
• Respond professionally and promptly to vendor inquiries regarding invoice status, payment timing, and account activity.
• Assist with employee expense reimbursements, corporate card activity, and other payable-related transactions.
• Support month-end close by preparing accounts payable reports, accrual information, reconciliations, and documentation as needed.
• Assist with annual 1099 preparation and other reporting requirements.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical accounts payable records in accordance with internal retention standards, audit requirements, and banking regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable workflows, strengthen internal controls, and enhance payment-processing efficiency.
• Partner with accounting and operational teams to support financial accuracy, compliance, and strong internal service.
• Complete required compliance, security, and professional-development training.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Two or more years of accounts payable, accounting support, bookkeeping, or financial operations experience preferred.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or a highly regulated environment is a plus.
• Proficiency with accounting software, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, invoice coding, payment cycles, vendor maintenance, and account reconciliation.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring deadlines, and maintain a high level of organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research discrepancies and follow issues through resolution.
• Professional communication skills and a service-oriented approach when working with internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative accounting team.
• High degree of integrity and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial and vendor information.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with evolving processes and priorities.

For more information, please apply directly or reach out to Sam Swensen at View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.