Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist I JOB SUMMARY:

The Accounts Payable Specialist I enters all Accounts Payable invoices and employee expense reports, processes mail, produces checks, and performs various general ledger reconcilements.

Accounts Payable Specialist I ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Enters all Accounts Payable invoices.
• Reviews employee expense reports for receipts and accuracy.
• Performs general ledger and vendor coding review prior to payment processing.
• Performs remote deposit processing and general ledger posting.
• Performs corporate credit card processing, reporting, and accounting (including monthly reconcilement).
• Assists with annual vendor clean-up for 1099MISC tax reporting.
• Maintains required internal controls over the Accounts Payable process.
• Serves as back up for various Accounts Payable functions.
• Maintains knowledge of recent Accounts Payable related regulations/compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of all Accounts Payable and employee expense reimbursement policies and procedures.
• Assists with internal and external audit requests.
• Exercises awareness with regard to possible suspicious activity, money laundering or fraudulent behavior and reports any such incidents to the BSA department. Performs all job functions in compliance with all company policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations as applicable to the position, including, but not limited to BSA/AML, OFAC and GLBA/privacy rules.
• Performs related responsibilities and special projects as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Accounts Payable Specialist I REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Basic knowledge of the Accounts Payable function.
• Basic knowledge of Accounts Payable vendor management and 1099MISC reporting.
• Basic knowledge of general ledger related to Account Payable accounts.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines as required.
• Exemplifies the Gateway Values: Growth Oriented, Make a Difference, "Get it Done" Attitude, Team Player, Do the Right Thing

Equivalent Education/Experience

• High school diploma required. Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business preferred.
• 0-2 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment preferred.
• Experience with BankTel ASCEND, or similar AP system preferred.

Accounts Payable Specialist I SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS:

Work involves dealing with employee reimbursement (confidential) information. Travel up to 10% may be required.

NOTE: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description.