Accounts Payable Manager

At Sunflower Bank, N.A. we’re experiencing great growth. Since our founding in 1892, we've been committed to serving our communities and supporting the team members who make it all possible. As a full-service financial institution, we offer a full range of relationship-focused services to meet personal, business, and wealth-management financial objectives. Creating Possibility is not just our mission, it’s what we do every day for clients and associates.

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Sunflower Bank, N.A. is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to fill the position of a full-time Accounts Payable Manager at our Salina, KS location.

The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Accounts Payable (AP) process while following sound internal controls, ensuring timely and accurate payment and posting of payments and providing necessary assistance as needed to internal and external parties regarding the AP process.

• Hiring and training new staff on AP processes.
• Supporting/performing processes when AP staff are unavailable.
• Creating staff work assignments, tracking staff productivity, and adjusting as needed.
• Creating and monitoring employee performance improvement plans as needed.
• Evaluating staffing models periodically and communicate to management.
• Ensuring proper reason and/or documentation exists prior to approving employee transactions.
• Initiating, tracking and assisting as necessary the resolution of software or other process bottlenecks related to AP, and researching and recommending new software or enhancements to existing software as needed.
• Implementing software upgrades and new systems related to the AP process.
• Establishing and maintaining procedures for key processes.
• Reviewing AP procedures and processes systemically for potential improvement opportunities.
• Providing statistics to management for the AP process.
• Performing the job in accordance with applicable industry laws and regulations as well as the policies and procedures established by the Company.
• Maintaining confidentiality of internal and external customer and company information.
• Maintaining effective business relationships both inside and outside of the bank, including co-workers, customers, vendors and others.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Perform the job in accordance with applicable industry laws and regulations as well as the policies and procedures established by the company.
• Responsible for upholding Fair and Responsible Banking practices and Code of Ethics and Conduct guidelines.
• Understand and participate in the Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Qualified candidates should have previous accounting or auditing experience with AP knowledge and understanding.
• Attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot is required.
• Tactful communication skills are required.
• Previous supervisor experience is preferred.
• At minimum, Associate Degree in Business or related field or five years experience in the AP or Accounting areas required.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with and maintaining confidential information.
• 40 WPM typing and 10-key by touch.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

The physical demands of this position require the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees may spend extended periods sitting or standing, using hands to operate computers or other equipment, and reaching for work-related tasks. Regular walking may be required, along with occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or climbing. The role may involve lifting or moving items weighing up to 10 pounds.

Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

People choose to “bank” with us, but for those we serve, we’re more than a bank. We strive to be the financial backbone of their lives, and we know that starts with our team.

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