Accounts Payable Accountant

Servbank, sb Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Servbank in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to process invoices, ensure proper coding, and manage vendor payments. You will play a key role in maintaining vendor master data and supporting AP system migrations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of AP or general accounting experience, preferably in banking or regulated industries, with a strong focus on internal controls and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounts payable and/or general accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience within a bank, financial institution, or regulated industry preferred.
• Experience supporting system implementations or conversions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and review for compliance with company policies.
• Ensure invoices are coded to departments, cost centers, and general ledger accounts.
• Manage invoice workflow and approval routing processes.
• Maintain vendor master records, including new vendor setup, validation, and periodic review.
• Process ACH, wire, and check payments while ensuring adherence to internal controls.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries.
• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely payment of obligations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Support annual financial statement audits and regulatory examinations through preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Serve as a super user for AP systems and related accounting applications.
• Support the AP system migration, including: UAT, data validation and reconciliation, workflow design and optimization, training documentation and end-user support, post-implementation troubleshooting
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of AP policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support vendor management and third-party risk review processes.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor management

Internal controls

Financial reconciliation

AP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description

About Servbank:

Founded in 1994, Servbank is a banking institution with local roots and national reach. We were built on a foundation of community-orientation, which ensures that no matter who we serve, we do so with the human touch that marks the gold standard of service.

With the addition of Iroquois Federal, founded in 1883 and deeply rooted in Midwest communities, we combine over a century of relationship-based banking with innovative, technology-driven solutions.

We work with individuals, businesses, and communities, so that whether you’re a student, a homeowner, a small business owner, or a community leader, we can help you fulfill your goals. Come create excellence with Servbank.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and review for compliance with company policies.
• Ensure invoices are appropriately coded to departments, cost centers, and general ledger accounts.
• Manage invoice workflow and approval routing processes.
• Maintain vendor master records, including new vendor setup, validation, and periodic review.
• Process ACH, wire, and check payments while ensuring adherence to internal controls.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries.
• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely payment of obligations.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations related to accounts payable
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Support annual financial statement audits and regulatory examinations through preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Serve as a super user for AP systems and related accounting applications.
• Support the AP system migration, including:
  • User acceptance testing (UAT)
  • Data validation and reconciliation
  • Workflow design and optimization
  • Training documentation and end-user support
  • Post-implementation troubleshooting
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of AP policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support vendor management and third-party risk review processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of accounts payable and/or general accounting experience.
• Experience within a bank, financial institution, or regulated industry preferred.
• Experience supporting system implementations or conversions is highly desirable.

EEO Statement:

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.