Position Summary: The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a crucial role in managing financial transactions by processing vendor invoices for payment in a timely and efficient manner. This professional will work closely with the Accounts Payable & Sales Tax Coordinator and must be familiar with policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor incoming vendor invoices received through the mail or electronically sent from other departments and/or vendors. Route invoices received to Concur for capture and processing.
• Prepare approved billings for processing in the Concur System or through APS (Navigator), including proper vendor number assignment, invoice number and amounts, as well as accurate general ledger coding.
• Ensure invoices are coded accurately for sales and use taxes. Determine if the services or goods received are taxable, and if so, properly classify the sales or use tax in the appropriate categories for sales tax incentives.
• Monitor and keep up to date on sales and use tax regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of the bank's prepaid expense policy to ensure invoices are coded properly.
• Research and follow up on any purchase order discrepancies and billing issues as needed, with either internal departments and/or outside vendors.
• Adhere to the accounts payable policy and procedures and make any recommendations for improving efficiencies.
• Understand and adhere to all bank policies, laws, and regulations applicable to their role. Complete compliance training: follow internal processes and controls as required.
• Report all compliance issues, violations of law or regulations in accordance with the steps defined in bank policies.
• Perform other job-related duties or special projects as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications:

• Two-year accounting or finance degree preferred.
• Minimum of one-year accounts payable experience preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and sale and use tax regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and other related software.
• Proven strong research capabilities.

Preferred Talents:

• Highly accurate and detailed
• Organized
• Effective Communicator
• Time efficient and deadline driven
• Self directed and takes initiative

Working Environment:

Indoor work - not exposed to outdoor elements or hazards.

Some sedentary work and occasional lifting and/or carrying up to 10 pounds.

This role is eligible for hybrid work from home opportunity under the work from home guidelines upon completion of onboarding.