Accounts Payable Staff (Temporary Assignment)

Description

Summary

The Accounts Payable Staff is responsible for the processing of invoices and payments as well as certain wire transfers for the Accounting Department (non-customer clients).  

Temporary: This position will be for a temporary period of time, the length of which may vary but may likely require a minimum of 6 weeks.

Location: This position is located in-office at a company office location in Metairie, LA. 

Responsibilities

• Ensure that accurate payments to vendors are made in a timely manner.  
• Input, verify and process wire transfers to move money between correspondent Banks of GCB. 
• Ensure that guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts and divisions are being followed.
• Analyze expense reports and other invoices for accuracy and eligibility for payment.
• Verify payments by reviewing checks and vouchers.  
• Interact with vendors and internal company departments for information, training and problem resolutions.
• Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in occasional auditing projects or provide information and access to accounting records as required.
• Ensure proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records in case of audits.
• Assist with other payables duties when needed.
• Adhere to accounts payable procedures and policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and special projects. 

Requirements

Skills/Experience/Education

• High school diploma or equivalency required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, strongly preferred.
• Prior Accounting experience in a banking environment, strongly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of debits vs. credits. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.  
• Thorough understanding of accounts payable functions.
• Team oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.  
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions. 
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer may be required.
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 15 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division any “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company and its subsidiaries is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe in attracting, retaining, and promoting quality talent and recognize that our diversity is critical to the success of the company.