ALLIANCE BANK Accounts Payable Associate Salary in the United States

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Associate works closely with other members of the Finance team to provide support for accounting and bookkeeping tasks. This position is responsible for various administrative activities within the Finance Department including: maintaining accounts payable, ordering of supplies and assisting with the preparation of reports for management and department use.  The Accounts Payable Associate assists in attaining Bank and branch goals through active participation in the Finance department and branch activities.

PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS & KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI)
Specific KPI’s Critical to the success of the position:

1. Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers, vendors and personnel to gain and retain quality relationships.
2. Quality: Efficiently and effectively prepare diverse financial information in line with organizational goals and objectives.
3. Policy Compliance: Adherence to all Bank and Department policies and procedures including, but not limited to those regarding attendance, dress code, and those outlined in the Code of Conduct.
   

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Process accounts payable including processing and filing paid invoices.
• Maintain open vendor accounts under the direction of the Vice President/Manager Finance. 
• Provide assistance in research of expense G/L accounts where expenses originated from a posting within the Accounts Payable module. 
• Order department supplies as needed, in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly reports for management and department use.
• Provide administrative support to the Finance team.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets for Finance Department.
• Provide excellent customer service to all levels within the Bank by providing ongoing support via phone, and in oral and written communications while adhering to all Bank and Department policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years related experience and/or training or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word and Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Industry experience including: training in accounts payable and financial analysis typically resulting from a combination of education and experience in accounting, bookkeeping and/or financially related areas.
• 2+ years direct experience in accounting or finance in the banking industry.

ENVIRONMENT and COGNITIVE/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The environment for this position is an open office that is mostly clean and comfortable.  It may include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, drafts, etc.  The individual is in a non-confined office-type setting in which he or she is free to move about at will.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time in an office setting.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including use of phone, computer, speaking, listening, and presenting.
• Ability to problem solve, negotiate and persuade customers.
• Solid math and analytical skills.
• Computer literacy.