Accounts Payable Specialist

at  First Federal Bank of Louisiana

ABOUT US

First Federal Bank of Louisiana is a full-service, locally owned, community bank that has helped build the communities we serve for 70 years. With 16 branches serving 11 communities in Louisiana, we are proud to offer our customers a wide variety of products and services to meet all of their financial needs. We offer Personal and Business Checking Accounts, Savings and CDs, multiple Retirement options, Home Equity Lines of Credit, as well as Mortgages and Consumer Loans. Our established Investment and Insurance divisions also offer a full line of products. Over the years, First Federal Bank has established a reputation for fast, professional service. We believe our customers expect and deserve nothing less.

SUMMARY

Maintain accounts payable records in accordance with policy and procedures for the bank as well as all subsidiaries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Sort and process incoming mail for proper invoice payment
• Ensure timely vendor payments and investigate any vendor inquiries
• Ensure proper sales tax treatment for purchases
• Assist department with month end closing procedures
• Prints and prepares accounts payable checks for distribution
• Processes employee expense reports
• Maintains several sub ledger records for annual tax reporting
• Maintains all accounts payable files
• Prepares financial reports for various Bank committees
• Compliance training is assigned to all Bank personnel based on their position with the Bank. Employees are required to complete all assigned training timely and in accordance with Bank policy.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties, as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or training
• Associate degree in Accounting is preferred, but not required
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are a basic summary of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The full job description is attached as a pdf to this job posting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Sort and process incoming mail for proper invoice payment
• Ensure timely vendor payments and investigate any vendor inquiries
• Ensure proper sales tax treatment for purchases
• Assist department with month end closing procedures
• Prints and prepares accounts payable checks for distribution
• Processes employee expense reports
• Maintains several sub ledger records for annual tax reporting
• Maintains all accounts payable files
• Prepares financial reports for various Bank committees
• Compliance training is assigned to all Bank personnel based on their position with the Bank. Employees are required to complete all assigned training timely and in accordance with Bank policy.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties, as assigne