AP/Accounting Clerk (Little Rock, AR or Arkadelphia, AR)
Southern Bancorp, Arkadelphia, AR, United States
Accounting Clerk
Southern Bancorp is more than a bank. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a special certification designated for institutions that serve predominantly underserved communities, Southern Bancorp combines traditional banking and lending services with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Inspired by the principle that building net worth drives economic opportunity, our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities we serve, with a focus on low-wealth and un(der)banked populations, as well as an emphasis on Black and Brown individuals.
The Accounting Clerk has primary responsibility for timely and accurate payment of invoices for Southern Bancorp and its subsidiary and affiliate companies. This position may be based in either our Little Rock or Arkadelphia office.
Responsibilities:
Process and pay all invoices accurately and in a timely manner for Southern and its subsidiary and affiliated companies.
Maintain and update vendor information; scan and upload all relevant documentation into the Accounts Payable system and contact vendors as needed to obtain updated information.
Ensure all disbursement and payments are properly authorized and comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
Complete all required or assigned training.
Perform other tasks as required by supervisor as they pertain to Southern and its mission.
Qualifications and Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent is required along with two years of bank operations experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and 10 Key calculator
Prior experience with electronic accounts payable system preferred, with additional preference given to AvidXchange system experience
Aptitude for problem solving
Good written and oral communication skills
Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office products
Excellent reasoning skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical Demand & Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #LI-Onsite
What we offer our employees:
A positive impact on Your Future:
401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%
Employee stock ownership plan
Discounted rate on primary home mortgage
Credit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employees
Benefits to improve your health:
No deductible medical insurance plan
Dental and vision insurance
Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
The opportunity to nurture your well-being:
Paid holidays and paid time off
Bonus plan
Opportunity for merit raises
Employee reward and recognition programs
Community service opportunities
Southern Bancorp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
As a Community Development Financial Institution, Southern Bancorp desires its workforce to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities that we serve. Racial and ethnic minorities, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people are often underrepresented in many financial service industry professions. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
Southern Bancorp is more than a bank. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a special certification designated for institutions that serve predominantly underserved communities, Southern Bancorp combines traditional banking and lending services with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Inspired by the principle that building net worth drives economic opportunity, our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities we serve, with a focus on low-wealth and un(der)banked populations, as well as an emphasis on Black and Brown individuals.
The Accounting Clerk has primary responsibility for timely and accurate payment of invoices for Southern Bancorp and its subsidiary and affiliate companies. This position may be based in either our Little Rock or Arkadelphia office.
Responsibilities:
Process and pay all invoices accurately and in a timely manner for Southern and its subsidiary and affiliated companies.
Maintain and update vendor information; scan and upload all relevant documentation into the Accounts Payable system and contact vendors as needed to obtain updated information.
Ensure all disbursement and payments are properly authorized and comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
Complete all required or assigned training.
Perform other tasks as required by supervisor as they pertain to Southern and its mission.
Qualifications and Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent is required along with two years of bank operations experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and 10 Key calculator
Prior experience with electronic accounts payable system preferred, with additional preference given to AvidXchange system experience
Aptitude for problem solving
Good written and oral communication skills
Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office products
Excellent reasoning skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical Demand & Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #LI-Onsite
What we offer our employees:
A positive impact on Your Future:
401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%
Employee stock ownership plan
Discounted rate on primary home mortgage
Credit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employees
Benefits to improve your health:
No deductible medical insurance plan
Dental and vision insurance
Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
The opportunity to nurture your well-being:
Paid holidays and paid time off
Bonus plan
Opportunity for merit raises
Employee reward and recognition programs
Community service opportunities
Southern Bancorp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
As a Community Development Financial Institution, Southern Bancorp desires its workforce to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities that we serve. Racial and ethnic minorities, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people are often underrepresented in many financial service industry professions. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.