First Peoples Bank · 1 month ago
Accounts Payable & Vendor Risk Specialist - Pine Mountain, GA
105 Chipley Street, Pine Mountain, GA 31822, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expFirst Peoples Bank is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk & Vendor Risk Assistant responsible for processing accounts payable transactions and supporting the bank's Vendor Management Program. This role ensures timely payment of vendor invoices and assists with vendor onboarding and compliance related to third-party risk management.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and authorization according to bank policies
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Prepare weekly and monthly AP reports and payment runs
Maintain organized electronic and physical AP files
Assist with month-end closing processes, including accruals and expense tracking
Provide excellent internal support to departments regarding invoice status, purchase orders, and vendor inquiries
Assist in the onboarding of new vendors by collecting due diligence materials (e.g., financials, SOC reports, insurance certificates)
Review new contracts for completeness and ensure required terms are present (e.g., confidentiality, data security, termination rights)
Ensures timely annual reviews for Tier 1 (critical) vendors are conducted by collecting updated documentation and collaborating with Finosec
Maintain vendor files and documentation within the vendor management system
Monitor contract expiration dates and notify internal stakeholders of renewal deadlines
Support compliance efforts related to third-party risk, including reporting and audit preparation
Collaborate with Risk, IT, and Operations on vendor-related risk assessments
Help maintain an accurate vendor inventory and classification of vendors by risk tier
Perform general clerical and administrative duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
0–2 years of accounting, accounts payable, or administrative experience (banking experience a plus)
Basic understanding of accounting principles and invoice processing
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to review documents for accuracy and completeness
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and basic accounting systems
Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments
Strong sense of confidentiality and ethical judgment
Preferred
Associate degree or coursework in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred
Exposure to vendor management, compliance, or contract review is helpful but not required
Company
First Peoples Bank
First Peoples Bank is a financial institution that offers personal and commercial banking services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$6.77M2023-09-19Seed· $0.77M
2022-06-28Debt Financing· $6M
Leadership Team
Casey Smith
Chief Strategy Officer
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