Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for executing the invoice payment cycle including opening mail/email, scanning invoices, entering payment information in accounting software, prioritizing payments, reviewing entries, and processing payments. These duties must be done in a timely, efficient manner within established policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Customer Service - Adheres to The Busey Promise service standards set by Service Excellence in order to anticipate and exceed the needs of our customers, both internal and external.
• Functional Knowledge and Technical Skills - Skilled in job-specific knowledge that is necessary to provide the appropriate quantity and quality of work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Accountability - Work behaviors demonstrate responsible personal and professional conduct, which contributes to the overall goals and objectives of Busey.
• Interpersonal Relations (Teamwork) - Interacts effectively with others to establish and maintain smooth working relations.
• Attention to Detail – Working in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner.
• Information Gathering and Processing – Locating and collecting data from appropriate sources and analyzing it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the information.
• Oral Communication – Communicating ideas and information verbally to ensure that information and messages are understood and have the desired impact.

Education & Experience

Knowledge of:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Data entry10-key numeric keypad and keyboard
• Basic accounting functions

Ability to:

• Complete work accurately to prevent/limit number of errors
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Perform duties under frequent time pressures and high work volume
• Solve problems independently while applying logic and discretion
• Bring positive energy to the workplace with a high level of commitment and exceptional customer service

Education and Training:

• Requires Associate’s degree, preferably in business related field
• Requires 3-5 years’ experience (coursework or work experience) in accounting or accounts payable
• Knowledge of accounts payable software is preferred
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office