• Accounts Payable Clerk I

    Great Southern Bank (Springfield, MO)


    Come be a part of something greater! Great Southern Bank is committed to following an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed at every level. We celebrate and value differences in age, outlook, cultural background, lifestyle, and physical ability. We offer career opportunities and advancement across a wide range of disciplines. Come join our team of customer service experts today!

    General Description

    The Accounts Payable Clerk I is responsible for performing routine accounts payable functions such as processing invoices, checking for due dates, billing information, discount rates and check requests. Matches invoices to statements and prepares bills for payment when due, maintains vendor information, performs daily processes in the accounts payable system and ensures the integrity and accuracy of all outgoing payable checks.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Processes various types of invoices including associate expense reports, checking due dates, billing information, discount rates, and check requests on a daily basis for the bank and all subsidiaries. This duty is performed about 35% of the time.

    + Processes payment for routine invoices and bills in an accurate and timely manner. This duty is performed about 20% of the time.

    + Accurately enters new vendor information into the accounts payable software system and updates vendor information as needed. Ensures the accuracy of all the information needed for annual tax reporting. This duty is performed about 10% of the time.

    + Verifies applicable federal and state taxes on all purchases and identifies invoices for use/sales tax quarterly reporting. This duty is performed about 5% of the time.

    + Determines the appropriate general ledger account number and cost center for all invoices. This duty is performed about 10% of the time.

    + Responsible for the daily processes in the accounts payable software system, prints the checks and takes them to the Executive Assistants to prepare for mailing. This duty is performed about 10% of the time.

    + Maintains all files and records in an accurate and organized manner. This duty is performed about 10% of the time.

    + Maintains regular and reliable attendance, punctuality and personal appearance. Reads, writes, and communicates in a clear and efficient manner via various types of correspondence, such as, in person, phone, email, letters, etc. Adheres to all company policies and procedures, as well as all applicable banking rules, regulations, and laws (including BSA/AML).

    + Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

     

    Education and Experience Requirements

     

    + High school diploma or GED

    + 6-12 months related experience and/or education in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

    + Regular use of desktop/laptop computer, basic operating systems, and specialized software systems.

    + Basic experience with alphanumeric data entry, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word Processing

    + Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide

    Physical Requirements

    The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

     

    + Semi-repetitive and low physical activities.

    + Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.

    + While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

    + Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

     

    At Great Southern Bank, we are willing to accommodate for those with reasonable requests. If you need assistance at any point during the application process (completing applications, interview prep, etc…), please contact Human Resources at 417-895-4509.

     

    Great Southern Bank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, treating all candidates and employees equitably without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.

     

    Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

     

    Total Hours: 40

     

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