Accounts Payable Specialist I — Ledger & Reporting Focus

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

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