Accounts Payable Accountant

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Accounts Payable Accountant Full Time Clerical Tower, Baton Rouge, LA, US Job Function – Receives and processes Bank and Holding Company invoices in a timely and accurate manner. Research new vendors and maintain existing vendors. Communicates with vendors and employees. Prepares checks for mailing. Job Responsibilities – Enters all invoices into the accounts payable software. This includes: assigning appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers based on an understanding of basic accounting principles review of invoices for appropriate documentation assigning to appropriate approver ensuring compliance with Bank policies and procedures Performs research and analysis on all open accounts payable issues, including but not limited to invoices, payments, vendor accounts, and general ledger coding. Maintains vendor records and ensures that all necessary documentation is accurately filed and up to date, including verifying account information with vendors and obtaining updated W-9’s. Assists with employee expense reimbursement review. Works closely with the other accounts payable team members. Monitors all vendor accounts to ensure payments are issued timely and are up to date. Collaborates effectively with accounting and other internal departments to resolve any invoice or payment issues Provides excellent customer service and clear communication with employees and vendors. Ensures that own work is in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and guidelines. Assist with preparing 1099s annually. All other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned. Education and Related Experience – High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business field OR 3+ years of relevant bookkeeping experience Skills and Abilities – Must understand and apply appropriate general ledger coding rather than relying solely on predetermined invoice coding Must possess excellent attention to detail Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills Must possess excellent organizational skills and meet all deadlines Must possess ability to perform detailed tasks with accuracy Must possess strong mathematical skills Must possess ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion Must possess knowledge of standard office equipment including computer, scanner, and copy machine Must possess strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements – Requires constant answering/usage of telephone Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range Requires ability to work under stress and meet deadlines Requires ability to operate a keyboard Requires ability to move freely about the office building Requires ability to lift/move/carry up to 25 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence, omitting lifting as a physical requirement. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr Investar Bank National As