Accounts Payable Specialist I — Detail‑Driven & Growth‑Ready

First Interstate Bank; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist I at First Interstate Bank will manage vendor payments, code and post invoices, and balance data to the Accounts Payable ledger in accordance with AP policies and GAAP. You will interact with internal and external customers to respond to inquiries and reports.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, printing checks, monitoring vendor cards, creating coverage processes, and updating procedures.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Accounts Payable experience preferred.

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.
• Assists others when needed.
• Covers for others in their queues when needed.
• Monitors purchasing cards for assigned vendors and ensures items are cleared timely.
• 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.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Banking knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Accounts Payable Specialist I at First Interstate Bank will manage vendor payments, code and post invoices, and balance data to the Accounts Payable ledger in accordance with AP policies and GAAP. You will interact with internal and external customers to respond to inquiries and reports.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, printing checks, monitoring vendor cards, creating coverage processes, and updating procedures.