What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Processor position at First Bank-MO?
About this Role
Join our Accounts Payable team as a skilled finance specialist, where you'll play a key role in ensuring efficient, accurate, and timely processing of payments and vendor relations. This hybrid position offers flexibility to work both in-office and remotely, supporting First Bank's commitment to operational excellence and strong vendor partnerships.
In this Role You Will
- Ensure Accurate and Timely Vendor Payments: Process daily vendor invoices and payment batches using the COUPA accounts payable system, maintaining precision and meeting deadlines across multiple payment channels.
- Drive Audit-Ready Procurement Operations: Collaborate with the Vendor Management team to support clean audits and streamline procurement processes for compliance and efficiency.
- Optimize Real Estate Spend: Handle landlord rent and CAM payments, conducting spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain Reliable Financial Records: Oversee accounts payable and expense reimbursement systems, ensuring records are complete, organized, and audit-ready.
- Deliver Actionable Financial Insights: Perform daily and monthly account reconciliations and generate reports that inform decision-making and promote organizational effectiveness.
- Resolve Vendor Inquiries Promptly: Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox, research and resolve vendor questions, and facilitate communication to maintain strong partnerships.
- Support Regulatory Compliance: Review 1099 reports for accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Enhance Operational Efficiency: Promote digital engagement with vendors, drive portal adoption, and increase e-invoicing rates.
- Facilitate Onboarding: Set up new employees in accounts payable and expense reimbursement systems, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Execute Special Projects: Complete ad hoc analyses, reports, and special projects as assigned to support department goals.
Qualifications, Competencies and Skills
- Proficient knowledge of accounts payable processing
- Associates degree in accounting or finance preferred
- Minimum of 2-3 years related accounts payable experience required
- Preferred software experience: Coupa, PeopleSoft AP, Chrome River, Visual Lease
- Proficiency in Excel
- Adaptable and dynamic in a progressive, changing environment
- Strong technical, analytical, and recordkeeping skills
- Creative thinker with a positive, proactive attitude
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills