Accounting Clerk- Accounts Payable

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

Reconcile various general ledger and internal deposit accounts while observing internal controls.  Responsible for branch teller/vault cash and ATM/ITM terminal reconciliation, and the ability to research and resolve any discrepancies noted.  Processes accounts payable transactions, credit card statements, and team member reimbursables while observing internal controls and policy adherence. This includes review and verification of all invoices for accuracy and proper approval, check preparation and correspondence mailing.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL SOUTHERN BANK TEAM MEMBERS

• Southern Bank team members are a family, rooted in the communities we serve and working together to be the best in our industry, utilizing innovative ideas and strong products. The Southern Bank Patch illustrates these ideals.
• Ensures the confidentiality of customer non-public personal information and secures information systems to comply with bank regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE AREAS          

• Process invoices and check requests; generate weekly check runs and reports;
• Scan incoming mail for processing;
• Complete general ledger referencing;
• Complete various duties related to automated expense report transactions for company cardholders and team member reimbursement transactions;
• Complete daily, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly reconciliation of various internal GL accounts, ensuring accurate processing and posting of all account entries;
• Cash order services for branch personnel, including maintaining cash order calendar and vendor communication;
• Ability to understand and follow bank policy and procedures associated with daily tasks; 
• Complete other duties assigned by the accounting department. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good organizational skills;
• Highly attentive to detail and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Good interpersonal communication and computer skills; ability to operate standard office equipment, including spreadsheets, data entry via 10-key, and keyboarding.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Family & Trust: Southern Bank team members build relationships based on trust and mutual respect, maintain an inclusive and honest environment and uphold integrity and transparency in all interactions.

Rooted & Service: Southern Bank team members are committed to serving customers, communities and teams with purpose, professionalism, and respect, while effectively communicating and actively listening to meet their needs.

Innovation & Strength: Southern Bank team members foster collaboration and continuous improvement, encourage visionary thinking, and strive for excellence to drive the organization forward.

Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.

Quality Orientation: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.