Accounts Payable Specialist — Precise and Collaborative

Investar Bank; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Investar Bank in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to process invoices, manage vendor records, and prepare payments in a timely and accurate manner. You will collaborate with the AP team to ensure compliance with bank policies, maintain updated W-9s, and assist with 1099 preparations and various ad-hoc projects.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting (or 3+ years bookkeeping), and strong Excel and

Qualifications

• Enters invoices and applies general ledger coding based on accounting principles.
• Maintains vendor records and updates W-9 information.
• Experience with accounts payable processes and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Enters invoices into AP software and assigns GL codes.
• Maintains vendor records and updates W-9 information.
• Ensures timely payments and monitors vendor accounts.
• Assists with expense reimbursements and 1099 preparation.
• Collaborates with accounting and other departments to resolve issues.
• Prepares checks for mailing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Discretion with confidential info

Ledger coding understanding

Deadline-driven

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field

3+ years bookkeeping experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Investar Bank in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to process invoices, manage vendor records, and prepare payments in a timely and accurate manner. You will collaborate with the AP team to ensure compliance with bank policies, maintain updated W-9s, and assist with 1099 preparations and various ad-hoc projects.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting (or 3+ years bookkeeping), and strong Excel and