Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable function, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense reimbursement activities, within Workday Financials. This role serves as the primary owner of the accounts payable process and ensures all transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with Bank policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process in Workday, including receipt, review, coding, and processing of vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements.
• Review invoices for accuracy, appropriate approvals, and proper general ledger coding; resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
• Process vendor payments (ACH, check, and wire) in accordance with payment schedules and Bank policies.
• Process fixed assets and prepaid assets including initial coding after payment.
• Maintain vendor records, including onboarding, W-9 documentation, and ongoing updates in compliance with IRS and Bank requirements.
• Support expense reimbursement processing and ensure adherence to Bank expense policies and documentation requirements.
• Utilize Workday Financials to manage invoice workflows, troubleshoot system issues, and improve process efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the accounts payable function.
• Perform account reconciliations, vendor statement reviews, and research outstanding balances or discrepancies.
• Serve as primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and internal payment questions.
• Support AP-related reporting, audit requests, and regulatory compliance deliverables.
• Assist with month-end close, including accruals, journal entries, and reporting related to accounts payable.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or directed.

Education and Experience Required:

• Associates degree and minimum 3 years accounts payable experience or at minimum 5 years of accounts payable experience.
• Workday ERP experience preferred but not required
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Prior banking experience preferred but not required.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• High level of attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner by skillfully gathering and analyzing information, facts, data, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional appearance, self-motivated and dependable.

Susser Bank is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Susser Bank participates in E-Verify.