AP/Accounting Clerk - Arkadelphia, AR

Who We Are

Southern Bancorp is more than a bank. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a special certificate on designated for institutions that serve predominantly underserved communities, Southern Bancorp combines traditional banking and lending services with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Inspired by the principle that building net worth drives economic opportunity, our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities we serve, with a focus on low-wealth and un(der)banked populations, as well as an emphasis on Black and Brown individuals.

Job Summary

The Accounting Clerk I has primary responsibility for timely and accurate payment of invoices for Southern Bancorp and its subsidiary and affiliate companies

Responsibilities

• Pay all invoices in a timely and accurate manner for Southern and all its subsidiary and affiliated companies
• Update vendor information and scan all relative documents into the AP system. Contact vendors for updated information as needed.
• Ensure that all disbursement and payments are properly authorized and comply with appropriate policies and procedures
• Backup AP Supervisor when necessary with coding invoice, verifying approvals, and handling all related AP issues.
• Balance various end of the month general ledger accounts.
• Perform other accounting duties as required by the Accounts Payable Supervisor and or Accounting Manager
• Complete all required or assigned training.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor as they pertain to Southern and its mission.
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required along with two years of bank operations experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and 10 Key calculator
• Aptitude for problem solving
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office products
• Excellent reasoning skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Minimum of one to three years in accounting positions with a general knowledge of accounting systems and control functions
  
  

Physical Demand & Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer Our Employees

• A positive impact on Your Future:
• 401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Discounted rate on primary home mortgage
• Credit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employees
  
  

Benefits To Improve Your Health

• No deductible medical insurance plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
  

The Opportunity To Nurture Your Well-being

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Bonus plan
• Opportunity for merit raises
• Employee reward and recognition programs
• Community service opportunities
  
  

Southern Bancorp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a Community Development Financial Institution, Southern Bancorp desires its workforce to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities that we serve. Racial and ethnic minorities, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people are often underrepresented in many financial service industry professions. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.