Accounts Payable Specialist I

This position is located at our Billings, MT Downtown branch.
What’s Important to You
We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That’s why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Child Care Assistance Program for eligible dependent(s).
• Exercise reimbursement program for employees.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.
SUMMARY
The Accounts Payable Specialist I will perform a variety of Accounts Payable functions including coding, posting, and balancing data to the Accounts Payable Ledger. Checks and verifies transactions to ensure consistency and accuracy of documents. Reviews and verifies transactions to ensure consistency and accuracy of documents for compliance with A/P policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. Prints vendor checks for invoice payments. Position interacts with internal and external customers in responding to inquiries or report requests.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the payment process for assigned vendors.
• Performs all tasks associated with invoice processing routinely with some assistance according to established procedures.
• Builds a familiarity with vendors and items paid to improve on processing.
• Creates processes to ensure others can cover the workload during absence.
• Covers for others in their queues when needed.
• Monitors purchasing cards for assigned vendors and ensures items are cleared timely.
• Keeps Vendor Queue within required limits: 1. Oldest Invoice dates out first each day; 2. Highest dollars to $1,500 done next each day; 3. Creation date kept within 7 days if at all possible after other criteria is met
• Prints and processes checks and payments daily, if applicable.
• Processes invoice uploads when needed.
• Monitors invoices email box, if applicable, and handles all emails in a timely fashion.
• Completes all assigned miscellaneous tasks timely and accurately.
• Writes new procedures and updates existing procedures with minimal to no assistance.
• Assists others when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with high volume processing and proven research skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Accounts Payable experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
• Lifting - Occasionally (up to 10 lbs)
• Sitting - Frequently
• Overtime - Subject to business need
• Typical Work Hours - M-F (8-5)
• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required