Accounts Payable Specialist III

At Jack Henry, we deliver technology solutions that are digitally transforming and empowering community banks and credit unions to provide enhanced and streamlined user experiences to their customers and members. Our best-in-class products are just the start as we lay the groundwork for the future of digital banking and payments. We hope you'll join us. We can't do it without you. 

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the company’s accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices by reviewing transactions for correct coding and 3-way matching criteria, maintaining vendor relationships, and providing support to other business departments. The Accounts Payable Specialist requires a reliable and task-oriented professional with excellent attention to detail, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment. These skills along with the ability to work independently will contribute to the success of our finance team. 

This position will be filled to work a Hybrid schedule at any of the following Jack Henry office locations: Monett, MO / Lenexa, KS / Springfield, MO or Allen, TX.   We have corporate flight shuttles you can take to travel conveniently between office locations.  Depending on where you reside you may be required to come into the office 1 -2 days per week for job tasks, training, corporate events, team meetings or collaboration sessions. You may have occasional day trip or overnight travel to support business needs. 

This position will have a salary range of $37,717- $51,000 based on experience and location. 

What you'll be responsible for: 

• Prepares and processes vendor invoices in a timely manner while accurately assigning invoices to the correct vendor, matching invoices to receipts, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring proper coding and approval according to internal controls and general ledger requirements.
• Generates reports to balance daily activities and appropriately maintains files and documentation in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external inquiries regarding vendor invoices paid or unpaid.
• Prepare and process payment runs, including checks, ACH, wires, and other payment methods, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate authorization.
• Monitor vendor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Reconcile discrepancies that occur from match exceptions, work with appropriate teams to resolve issues as necessary.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve invoice and payment-related issues.
• Conducts regular reviews of invoices and payment requests to identify and report potential discrepancies or fraudulent activity in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• May perform other job duties as assigned.

What you'll need to have: 

• Minimum of 3 years of combination experience in any of the following accounting categories:  accounts payable (preferred) in handling areas such as: vendor accounts, invoice processing, payments, and account balance research or in accounts receivable, treasury or general ledger departments. 
• Experience utilizing accounting software is required (Peoplesoft is a plus).
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel.
• Must be agile and self-driven in learning multiple accounting software systems.
• Strong effective communication skills, ability to work collaboratively and be detail oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. 
• Must have Integrity and strong decision-making capabilities.
• Must be able to adapt and quickly adjust based on business needs. 
• Be a self-starter who can prioritize tasks and manage deadlines, navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with efficiency and excellent follow through skills.
• Travel up to 5% for an occasional day trip or overnight travel to support business needs.

What would be nice for you to have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Technology.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this positing, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet motivated people who align with Jack Henry's mission and can contribute to our company in a variety of ways.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we pride ourselves through our motto of, "Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun." We recognize the value of our associates and believe much of our company's strength and success depends on their well-being.

We demonstrate our commitment by offering outstanding benefit programs to ensure the physical, mental & financial well-being of our people is always met.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our Corporate Responsibility site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

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