AP & Payroll Manager at BancFirst Corporation – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

AP & Payroll Manager

Oklahoma City, OK

LOCATION

Onsite position

BancFirst Tower

Downtown Oklahoma City

100 North Broadway

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

HOURS

This is a full-time position requiring regular in-person attendance.

The Accounts Payable & Payroll manager is responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end accounts payable and payroll functions. This role ensures timely and accurate processing, compliance with banking regulations and continuous improvement of financial processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in financial operations within a large or highly regulated environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accounts Payable Management

• Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice processing, approvals, and disbursements

• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets

Payroll Management

• Manage and oversee payroll processing for a large, multi-state employee base
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Coordinate with HR on employee data, benefits deductions, and compensation changes
• Review and approve payroll reports, tax filings, and reconciliations
• Assist with annual budgeting process to include compilation of data and benefit calculations

Leadership & Strategy

• Supervise and mentor AP and payroll staff, fostering a high-performance team environment
• Develop and improve policies, procedures and workflows for efficiency and compliance
• Collaborate with internal departments including HR & Internal Audit.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and ensuring adherence to financial controls.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with banking regulation, internal policies, and financial reporting standards
• Maintain records and documentation for audit readiness
• Assist with variance analysis as required

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and

activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable and payroll, preferably in banking or financial services
• 2+ years of management or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and financial controls

Key Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with heavy emphasis on Excel
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn, banking software applications
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Integrity and commitment to confidentiality

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Experience in a large, complex, or highly regulated organization
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and audit processes
• Familiarity with AvidXchange (Ascend) and ADP
• Banking or accounting experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of computer screens
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and use hands and fingers for handling, reaching, and typing
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively
• Intermittent standing, stooping, bending, walking, kneeling, or crouching
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods during the workday
• Long periods of typing and repetitive motion
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 5 pounds

Hometown service, statewide strength. BancFirst is committed to investing in the future of Oklahoma communities. BancFirst is a $14 billion bank offering personal and commercial products, trust, insurance, and investment services in sixty Oklahoma communities. Employees enjoy excellent benefits and a learning environment that allows them to continuously improve their skills to deliver highly personalized service to customers.
EOE - BancFirst is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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