Senior Accounts Payable Specialist — Payments & Automation

Servbank, sb Inc.; Watseka (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Servbank in Illinois seeks a detail-oriented accounts payable professional to manage vendor invoices, codes, approvals, and payment processing. You’ll maintain vendor master records, ensure compliance with policies, and support month-end close.

You should have 3–5 years in accounts payable or general accounting, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and familiarity with banking or regulated environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Education

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

Job description

Servbank in Illinois seeks a detail-oriented accounts payable professional to manage vendor invoices, codes, approvals, and payment processing. You’ll maintain vendor master records, ensure compliance with policies, and support month-end close.

You should have 3–5 years in accounts payable or general accounting, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and familiarity with banking or regulated environments is preferred.