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Accounts Payable Processor

First Bank, St. Louis, MO, United States

Duration: Full Time


About this Role


Join our Accounts Payable team as a skilled finance specialist, where you'll play a key role in ensuring efficient, accurate, and timely processing of payments and vendor relations. This hybrid position offers flexibility to work both in-office and remotely, supporting First Bank's commitment to operational excellence and strong vendor partnerships.



In this Role You Will




  • Ensure Accurate and Timely Vendor Payments: Process daily vendor invoices and payment batches using the COUPA accounts payable system, maintaining precision and meeting deadlines across multiple payment channels.

  • Drive Audit-Ready Procurement Operations: Collaborate with the Vendor Management team to support clean audits and streamline procurement processes for compliance and efficiency.

  • Optimize Real Estate Spend: Handle landlord rent and CAM payments, conducting spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.

  • Maintain Reliable Financial Records: Oversee accounts payable and expense reimbursement systems, ensuring records are complete, organized, and audit-ready.

  • Deliver Actionable Financial Insights: Perform daily and monthly account reconciliations and generate reports that inform decision-making and promote organizational effectiveness.

  • Resolve Vendor Inquiries Promptly: Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox, research and resolve vendor questions, and facilitate communication to maintain strong partnerships.

  • Support Regulatory Compliance: Review 1099 reports for accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

  • Enhance Operational Efficiency: Promote digital engagement with vendors, drive portal adoption, and increase e-invoicing rates.

  • Facilitate Onboarding: Set up new employees in accounts payable and expense reimbursement systems, ensuring smooth transitions.

  • Execute Special Projects: Complete ad hoc analyses, reports, and special projects as assigned to support department goals.




Qualifications, Competencies and Skills



  • Proficient knowledge of accounts payable processing

  • Associates degree in accounting or finance preferred

  • Minimum of 2-3 years related accounts payable experience required

  • Preferred software experience: Coupa, PeopleSoft AP, Chrome River, Visual Lease

  • Proficiency in Excel

  • Adaptable and dynamic in a progressive, changing environment

  • Strong technical, analytical, and recordkeeping skills

  • Creative thinker with a positive, proactive attitude

  • Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team

  • Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills