Accounts Payable Accountant

First Bank of the Lake; Osage Beach (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

First Bank of the Lake seeks a Staff Accountant I to support critical financial processes within a community bank. You will own accounts payable processing, expense management, and fixed asset activity while ensuring accurate records and compliance.

This entry-level role offers exposure to general ledger tasks and financial reporting across the bank and its subsidiaries. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely vendor communications, and collaboration with the finance team to support month-end

Qualifications

• 0-2 years banking/finance experience preferred.
• Entry-level position.
• Strong understanding of AP and general ledger processes.

Responsibilities

• Process all incoming invoices and prepare payments (AP checks, ACH, etc.).
• Process employee expense reports and manage company credit card purchases.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset system, including additions, disposals and depreciation entries.
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly general ledger reconciliations for the Holding Company and subsidiaries.
• Prepare and post manual journal entries; assist with Y-9SP and Call Reports; support month-end close and audit prep.

Skills

Accounts payable processing

General ledger reconciliation

Journal entry preparation

Financial record keeping

Vendor communication

Compliance monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Staff Accountant I | First Bank of the Lake

The Tone

This is a Staff Accountant I role at First Bank of the Lake, a financial institution that provides banking services. This position is central to the bank’s financial operations, primarily managing accounts payable processes. The individual in this role will be relied upon to perform essential duties with minimal supervision, ensuring accurate financial records and supporting various accounting and finance activities crucial to the bank’s stability and compliance. This role plays a key part in maintaining vendor relationships and assisting with critical financial reporting.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Mission: Owns the accounts payable cycle and supports general accounting and financial reporting functions to ensure accurate financial records and compliance.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Accounts Payable Processing: Process all incoming invoices and prepare various payment methods including AP checks, ACH, and other payments.
• Expense and Credit Card Management: Process employee expense reports and manage company credit card purchases, ensuring compliance with established policies.
• Financial Record Maintenance: Maintain and update the fixed asset system, including processing additions, disposals, and depreciation entries, which integrates with the AP system.
• General Ledger Reconciliation: Perform daily, weekly, and monthly general ledger reconciliations for the Holding Company and its subsidiaries, proactively resolving stale dated items.
• Financial Reporting & Support: Prepare and post manual journal entries, assist with the preparation of Y-9SP semi-annually and Call Reports quarterly, and support month-end close and audit preparations.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-Level.
• Experience: 0-2 years of banking, accounting, or finance experience preferred.
• Skills: Accounts payable processing, general ledger reconciliation, journal entry preparation, financial record keeping, vendor communication, compliance monitoring.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field.