Accounts Payable Specialist II

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for executing the invoice payment cycle including opening mail/email, scanning invoices, entering payment information in accounting software, prioritizing payments, reviewing entries, and processing payments. These duties must be done in a timely, efficient manner within established policies and procedures.

• Customer Service - Adheres to The Busey Promise service standards set by Service Excellence in order to anticipate and exceed the needs of our customers, both internal and external.
• Functional Knowledge and Technical Skills - Skilled in job‑specific knowledge that is necessary to provide the appropriate quantity and quality of work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Accountability - Work behaviors demonstrate responsible personal and professional conduct, which contributes to the overall goals and objectives of Busey.
• Interpersonal Relations (Teamwork) - Interacts effectively with others to establish and maintain smooth working relations.
• Attention to Detail – Working in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner.
• Information Gathering and Processing – Locating and collecting data from appropriate sources and analyzing it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the information.
• Oral Communication – Communicating ideas and information verbally to ensure that information and messages are understood and have the desired impact.

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Data entry 10-key numeric keypad and keyboard
• Basic accounting functions

• Complete work accurately to prevent/limit number of errors
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Perform duties under frequent time pressures and high work volume
• Solve problems independently while applying logic and discretion
• Bring positive energy to the workplace with a high level of commitment and exceptional customer service

• Requires Associate’s degree, preferably in business related field
• Requires 3-5 years’ experience (coursework or work experience) in accounting or accounts payable
• Knowledge of accounts payable software is preferred
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office

Salary offered is based on factors, including but not limited to, the job duties, required qualifications and relevant experience, and local market trends. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance.

Base Pay Range: $22.50 - $25.00/hour

Busey provides a competitive Total Rewards package in return for your time, talents, efforts and ultimately, results. Your personal and professional well‑being—now and in the years to come—are important to us. Busey’s Total Rewards include a competitive benefits package offering 401(k) match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability, supplemental voluntary life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, wellness incentives and an employee assistance program.

In addition, eligible associates may take advantage of pre‑tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. Visit Busey Total Rewards for more information.

Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent. A team with diverse talent, working together, is essential to Busey’s commitment of delivering service excellence. Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets. Visit  to learn more about Busey’s Equal Opportunity Employment.