Accounts Payable Specialist - Ridgeland, MS

General Position Statement:   Assist with accounts payable processing for multiple legal entities.  Responsible for assisting in processing accounts payable to ensure all payments are made in a timely and efficient manner.  Assist with inventory month-end balancing.  Assist with reconciling general ledger accounts and performing other accounting tasks.   Duties and Responsibilities:   Perform accounts payable processing for multiple legal entities. Review general ledger account coding of invoices for correctness and completeness. Review payments to verify that required documentation/attachments are included. Add new vendors as necessary and update all vendor changes. Approve invoices in Electronic Accounts Payable system. Maintain invoice files and submit invoices for Accounts Payable expenses. Enter scheduled recurring transactions and maintain monthly spreadsheet. Prepare AP reconciliation reports as necessary. Transmit accounts payable data files for general ledger posting. Review and analyze coding and question unreconciled general ledger coding. Obtain vendor W-9s (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification) and maintain W-9 files. Enter manual checks into accounts payable system. Communicate with vendors regarding accounts payable. Communicate with banking centers and administrative department heads on invoice payments and resolution of accounts payable issues. Maintain file of contribution acknowledgements. Process, transmit and reconcile accounts payable data file with BankTEL’s accounts payable system. Perform monthly check inventory review, order checks and envelopes as needed. Perform quarterly review of all outstanding checks and communicate with departments on resolutions. Enter all check voids and reissue as necessary. Maintain a thorough knowledge of Bank products, services, policies, procedures and appropriate regulatory issues as related to daily job functions including but not limited to: Bank Secrecy Act; Privacy Act; Fair Lending Act; Regulation E, etc. Complete required compliance training and adhere to the Bank’s standard of conduct. Keep current with accounts payable software updates. Assist with year-end tax information (1099s) and year end closing. Reconcile various general ledger accounts. Maintain confidentiality regarding all accounts payable and Financial Operations information and issues at all times. Perform other duties as requested. Participate in the bank’s High-Performance Rewards Connections program. Make referrals to the Mortgage Department and Wealth Management.   Position Requirements:   1-2 years of Accounting, Payroll, or related field preferred Associate’s degree in accounting preferred. General computer and typing experience. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must pay close attention to details, have excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task. Work outside of regular business hours, as deemed necessary.