Accounts Payable Specialist

Stock Yards Bank & Trust•Louisville, KY

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist is a reliable and precise professional responsible for assisting the Accounting Department in maintaining our payable information as well as assisting and supporting the SYB Accounting Department with regard to various bookkeeping, reporting and administrative tasks Supports the mission, vision and philosophy of the Bank. Complies willingly with all organizational policies and procedures. Supports all functions that maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

Requirements

High School diploma required. Some college, preferably in an Acct or Bus related field of study, preferred.
Previous AP experience in a high volume environment strongly preferred.
Employees must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, consisting of the ability to write and speak effectively to others.
Employees must be a productive team player, with the ability to learn, apply training and comprehend policies and procedures.
Employees should also be flexible to changing working situations and able to meet deadlines as they arise.
Must possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.
Must be proficient with computers and MS Excel and Word applications.
Primarily sedentary work performed in an office environment
Ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer
Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with clients, team members, and vendors via phone, video, and in person
Visual acuity sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents, and financial data
Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching
Ability to lift and carry up to 10–15 pounds occasionally (e.g., files, office supplies)

Responsibilities

Processing invoices received in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
Correctly coding invoices, expense reports, and check requests to conform to standard procedures ensuring proper entry into the financial system.
Compiling and maintaining accounts payable records, while also providing clerical and administrative support as needed.
Handling vendor correspondence via phone or email.
Assisting in compiling necessary documents for new vendors/updates to vendors.
Investigating and resolving problems associated with processing of invoices.
Processes payments via check and credit card, including mailing payments to vendors.
Receives, researches and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons.
Prepare & record adequately supported journal entries.
Reconcile various general ledger and internal checking accounts.
Other duties as assigned
Serve as a back-up to other Accounting personnel when necessary