Accounts Payable Specialist - Remote (California)

JOB SUMMARY

Receives, classifies, records, and verifies numerical data for use in the payment of accounts payable by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Compiles and sorts invoices and statements via email and U.S. Postal incoming department mail for Bank and Holding Company accounts payable transactions.
• Distributes invoices to appropriate departments for input into the accounts payable system.
• Codes and inputs invoices into the accounts payable system.
• Creates or imports data to the financial core processing system according to the Bank’s procedures.
• Maintains accounts payable general ledger accounts as well as monthly reconciliations of such accounts.
• Assists in setting up new vendors in the accounts payable system.
• Works with vendors on billing issues via email and phone.
• Maintains and develops complex Excel spreadsheets.
• Identifies inefficiencies and recommends process improvements.
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year certificate from an accounting or bookkeeping technical school or two years of experience with accounts payable.
• Good math skills and a general knowledge of accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, printers, and copiers.
• Must have pleasant telephone etiquette and the ability to speak on behalf of the Bank to solve billing issues.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

I understand that, if hired, my employment with Bank of the Sierra is at-will, meaning that either I or the bank may terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, so long as the reason is lawful. By submitting this application, you understand and agree to the at-will notice.

Bank of the Sierra is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.