Accounts Payable Clerk/Accounting Specialist I at Blue Sky Bank – Tulsa, Oklahoma

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk/Accounting Specialist I supports both accounts payable processing and general ledger functions. This role ensures accurate invoice processing, consistent reconciliation activities, and reliable financial recordkeeping, while providing prompt, professional support to internal employees and external vendors.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Functions

• Reviews invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment.
• Performs various data entry including invoice data entry in the accounts payable solution, SAP Concur.
• Confirms all invoices are paid in an efficient and timely manner.
• Gathers new vendor information (Form W-9, ACH Authorization, and Certificate of Insurance, as necessary) and confirms vendor creation and approval in Ncontracts.
• Confirms autopay vendor invoices are entered correctly and routed appropriately for payment.
• Resolves payment discrepancies.
• Assists bank employees with various accounts payable questions.

General Ledger Functions

• Completes assigned daily and monthly reconciliations in the financial close management product, BlackLine.
• Runs established workflows in the data integration and automation (ETL) product, Alteryx Gallery.
• Posts journal entries and assists with maintaining general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
• Assists in preparing monthly financial reports and other internal reporting.
• Supports fixed asset tracking and related invoice processing.
• Gathers documentation for quarterly regulatory reporting.

General Functions

• Ensures compliance with internal accounting procedures.
• Establishes, builds, develops, and maintains professional banking relationships with Management, Leadership, Compliance, and product vendors utilized by the Bank.
• Recognizes red flags, scams, fraud, phishing, etc.
• Stays current on applicable banking regulations and security procedures and practices to prevent fraud or other bank losses and to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Performs responsibilities during Bank hours by being physically present in the Bank an average of 40 hours each week based on business needs.
• Travels between branches as needed.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and/or 2 years of general accounting experience.
• Experience: 3-5 years of general accounting experience working with accounts payable and/or general ledger.
• Basic understanding of GAAP and regulatory reporting accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products; familiarity with SAP Concur and/or BlackLine preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in entering financial data.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Deadline-driven with excellent time management ability.
• Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, qualifying motor vehicle record report, and reliable transportation.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to continuously learn.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.