Banking Accounts Payable Specialist – Systems & Automation

Servbank, sb Inc.; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Servbank, sb Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team in Illinois. You will process supplier invoices, ensure proper coding, and manage payment workflows for a banking environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of AP experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field, and strong attention to detail. Banking experience and system implementation exposure are highly valued.

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.

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.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor management

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Servbank, sb Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team in Illinois. You will process supplier invoices, ensure proper coding, and manage payment workflows for a banking environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of AP experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field, and strong attention to detail. Banking experience and system implementation exposure are highly valued.