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FirstBank · 1 day ago

Accounts Payable Specialist

Aberdeen, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

First Bank is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the smooth operation of their Accounts Payable department. The role involves processing accounts payable transactions, maintaining scheduled payments, and assisting with vendor inquiries, among other related duties.

BankingCustomer ServiceFinance

Responsibilities

Processes accounts payable transactions for First Bank and First Bancorp

Maintains scheduled payments such as rents, janitorial services and lawn services. Verifies supporting contracts and agreements on file are current and if not, contacts manager to request a current copy

Become well versed on First Bank’s Travel & Expense policies to support employee expense questions and/or Concur system questions

Processes employee expense reimbursements

Verifies that invoices have been charged to the correct branch/department and GL account number

Processes petty cash reimbursements for branches

Processes any stop payments and voids of expense checks, ACH and direct deposit payments

Assist with setting up new vendors as needed. Verifies that proper paperwork has been received and filled out completely (Vendor Form and W-9). Review set up of new vendor when added by a coworker

Provides support to Accounts Payable Supervisor, branches and internal departments where service or assistance is needed

Prepares state and county use and property tax reports as required by deadlines

Performs related clerical duties such as mailing AP payment checks, answering the telephone, copying, sorting and distributing mail, filing, ordering office supplies, etc

Completes annual compliance courses

Adheres specifically to all corporate policies and procedures. Also adheres to Federal and State regulations and laws; including, the Bank Secrecy Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act

Adheres to all levels of our Service Excellence standards

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Accounts PayableMicrosoft OfficeBank operations knowledgeFIS HorizonCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Educational experience, through in-house training sessions, formal school or financial industry related curriculum, should be business, accounting or financial industry related

Excellent organizational and time management skills – ability to work with minimal supervision

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word and Outlook), Zoom

Ability to apply verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to carry out instructions and instruct personnel

A valid driver's license is required

Must have the ability to stand, walk, sit and use hands and fingers

Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled

Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team

Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations' situations

Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary

Preferred

Some higher education or two-year degree preferred but not required

Knowledge of Bank operations preferred but not required, products and services; related state and federal laws and regulations, and other Bank operational policies and procedures

Familiarity with banking industry specialty software programs (FIS Horizon, Prologue, Blackline) is preferred but not required