Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

First State Bank is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist onsite at the West Clay location. If you have experience in a variety of standard accounting practices and administrative duties this may be a good fit for you! 

40 hours per week. 

Full-Time benefits will apply, including; medical, dental and vision insurance, paid sick and vacation, 401k, ESOP and more!

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will perform all duties required of this position by following policies and procedures set forth by First State Bank, including, but not limited to:

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment 
• Sort and distribute incoming mail 
• Process all payables requests by check or ACH 
• Audit and process credit card bills 
• Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly 
• 1099 maintenance 
• Correspond with vendors to establish payment methods and respond to inquiries 
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies 
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices 
• Complete departmental tasks that include but are not limited to tracking fixed assets and expenses, budget forecasting, etc.
• Keep track of credits owed to the company and ensure all credits are properly applied to vendor payments 
• Responsible for paying all sales tax on appropriate invoices and making a note of each tax payment made 
• Assist with wire transfer processing and correspondent bank account settlements (Money Desk)
• Create and submit reports to corresponding agencies 
• Cross trains with other accounting duties 
• Complete all required compliance training and complies with the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Act as well as all regulations which apply within the scope of the position. 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in the areas of Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance preferred. 
• One to two years job related experience in Banking and/or Accounts Payable preferred. 

For more information about First State Bank, please visit our Career’s Page: -us/careers/. 

As a condition of employment, all new hires will be required to complete a background check and drug testing.

First State Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.