Accounts Payable Specialist

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.

We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Tasks which Include but are not limited to:

  • Invoice and Expense processing thru workflow

  • Maintain workflow hierarchy

  • Managing submissions of requests through ServiceNow and/or email

  • Vendor Maintenance and review

  • Maintain records for accurate Sales & Use tax filing

  • Maintain records for accurate 1099 reporting

  • Assist in training new employees as they onboard within AP

• The position is responsible for communication to bank employees regarding the AP workflow

• Assist with AP policies & procedures             

• Assist with implementation of new systems and procedures during mergers & acquisitions

• Other AP related tasks as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Detail oriented

• Ability to prioritize and keep department organized

• Meet daily, weekly & monthly deadlines

• Be responsive and work with a sense of urgency

• Maintain appropriate “customer service” attitude when dealing with issues

• Maintain operational continuity

Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements

• Education: Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting preferred.

• Experience: AP experience is preferred.

• Certifications/Specific Knowledge: Proficient knowledge of accounting and accounts payable processes and systems; Microsoft Office; WorkDay experience a plus; report writing/technical knowledge; good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES

Required annual compliance training; New Employee Orientation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, reports, and cash denominations, and identify customers. This position requires a large amount of time in front of a computer.  This can be done sitting or standing with use of the right desk.  This position may require bending and reaching.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position is located inside a cooled and heated facility with ability to go to a break room or rest room during breaks. Telecommuting roles no matter if hybrid or 100% full time telecommuting must have a secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions. They must also have a reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use of cellular data (hot spot). Cable or fiber connections are preferred.  Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology is delivered. Travel may be required to come to meetings as needed.