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Savings Bank of Danbury

Accounts Payable Specialist

Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury, Connecticut, us, 06813

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About the Organization We are people serving people. Established in 1849, Ives Bank is a full-service community bank rooted in history and positioned for the future. We provide a full array of deposit, savings, and lending services for individuals and businesses. Through modern banking technology, our customers can access to their accounts and manage their money anytime, on the go. We are committed to employing highly-motivated people who value customer care, professionalism, and team success.

EOE Statement Ives Bank is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Accounts Payable Specialist

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Description

Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialistposition is responsible for assisting with the bank's accounting and financial reporting functions. Key responsibilities include accounts payable, year-end tax reporting, and providing other operational support.

Department:

Accounting, Main Office

Reports To:

Accounting Manager

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Grade:

8

Primary Responsibilities Monitors the A/P Workflow users and approval levels. Notifies Management as adjustments are needed. Manages the Accounts Payable mailbox for all incoming bills. Addresses all mailbox items on a daily basis. Interfaces with all vendors resolving billing errors, payment questions and general inquiries. Reviews each employee reimbursement request for proper documentation including supporting receipts, description of valid business purpose and applicable sales tax assessment. Determines the correct general ledger account, or expense allocation. Prepares an A/P posting batch at least weekly generating payment. Initiates the ACH process for vendor payments. Issues the Authorization Agreement for ACH form to vendors and employees requesting their payment method via ACH. Prepares the mailing of payments; overnight mailing when necessary. Requests Supervisor to set-up new vendors and also set-up ACH payment methods. Issues W-9 forms to new vendors and validates that the A/P Workflow vendor profile is updated. Monitors the timely monthly auto-payment of branch rents and similar payments. End of Year Reporting

Creates the Prologue 1099MISC file at year-end. Verifies information is accurate prior to IRS delivery. Issues 1099MISC by the IRS deadline and responds to subsequent vendor questions. Provides A/P data for the annual corporate tax return. Other Reporting

Prepares the remittance and journal entries for the monthly AMEX credit card payments. Prepares quarterly sales and use tax returns and responsible for filing the data via the internet on time. Provides data for the internal and external auditors. Position Requirements

Requirements:

Strong accuracy and attention to detail Above average written and verbal communication skills Preferred educational and experience includes:

Associate degree in Accounting/Business or an equivalent level of training/experience 1 year of relevant experience in an Accounting or related business role Broad knowledge of accounts payable

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee:

Is regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, such as, a copy machine, calculator, phone, and computer printer.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.

Is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as, analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.

Is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to convey detailed spoken instructions to other employees accurately.

Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Position is considered sedentary and may require employee to lift up to 10 pounds.

Hours Per Week None Specified

This position is currently accepting applications.