Arkansas Talent Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for an established, growing community bank in Little Rock, Arkansas. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional to join a stable financial institution that continues to expand its footprint, services, and internal operations.
The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in ensuring the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of invoices, expense reimbursements, vendor payments, and related accounting transactions. The ideal candidate brings a strong sense of ownership, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. This individual will collaborate closely with accounting leadership, internal departments, and external vendors while helping maintain accurate records and a positive vendor experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, including proper coding, approvals, supporting documentation, and timely entry into the accounting system.
- Review invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and other documentation to ensure accuracy, appropriate authorization, and compliance with company policies.
- Prepare and process weekly or scheduled check runs, ACH payments, wire requests, and other vendor-payment activity.
- Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve invoice, payment, credit, and account-balance issues in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate vendor records, including payment terms, tax documentation, remittance information, and banking details.
- Respond professionally and promptly to vendor inquiries regarding invoice status, payment timing, and account activity.
- Assist with employee expense reimbursements, corporate card activity, and other payable-related transactions.
- Support month-end close by preparing accounts payable reports, accrual information, reconciliations, and documentation as needed.
- Assist with annual 1099 preparation and other reporting requirements.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical accounts payable records in accordance with internal retention standards, audit requirements, and banking regulations.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable workflows, strengthen internal controls, and enhance payment-processing efficiency.
- Partner with accounting and operational teams to support financial accuracy, compliance, and strong internal service.
- Complete required compliance, security, and professional-development training.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- Two or more years of accounts payable, accounting support, bookkeeping, or financial operations experience preferred.
- Experience in banking, financial services, or a highly regulated environment is a plus.
- Proficiency with accounting software, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, invoice coding, payment cycles, vendor maintenance, and account reconciliation.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring deadlines, and maintain a high level of organization.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research discrepancies and follow issues through resolution.
- Professional communication skills and a service-oriented approach when working with internal teams and external vendors.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative accounting team.
- High degree of integrity and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial and vendor information.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with evolving processes and priorities.
For more information, please apply directly or reach out to Sam Swensen at sam.swensen@arkansastalentgroup.com
Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.