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Accounts Payable Specialist II
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$45,316 / year median in Illinois
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Accounts Payable Specialist II Busey Bank $22.50 - $25.00 / hr life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), profit sharing United States, Illinois, Champaign 115 North Neil Street (Show on map) Sep 02, 2026 Position Summary The Accounts Payable Specialist II 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. Duties & Responsibilities
Review accounts payable invoices for proper approval and route unapproved invoices for appropriate approval.
Analyze, understand, and pay invoices.
Maintain records of financial transactions. Be able to provide those records to other departments when needed.
Review internal employee expense reimbursements for proper supporting documentation of expense and process in a timely manner.
Assign appropriate general ledger account distribution to invoices.
Request information and documentation from vendors.
Verify receipt of vendor invoices billed on monthly statements and match charge or service tickets to vendor statements.
Data entry of vendor invoices into accounts payable software system, including intercompany payables.
Review and verify that data entered in accounts payable software matches invoice and vendor information.
Prepare checks and ACH payment files, complete check payment processing.
Answer Associate questions on general ledger accounts, reimbursements, mileage, expense reimbursement forms, notary, paid bills, etc., in a timely manner.
Respond to emails and phones calls from vendors & coworkers in a timely manner.
Perform company-required training.
Maintain and safeguard company assets.
Research prior transactions
Regularly review Busey Policies, especially the Capital, Purchasing, and Expense Approval Policy and the Travel and Business Expense Reimbursement Policy.
Maintain vendor W-9 forms in accounts payable software files.
Assist in the annual preparation of IRS 1099-Misc forms regarding vendor payments.
File and store A/P transaction records and related information in appropriate manner for both physical and electronic storage.
Prepare monthly and special request reports.
Review and analyze monthly and special request reports.
Maintain and update vendor records including updating documentation within the accounting system.
Maintain employee direct deposit forms and other documentation. Upload and file within our accounting system.
Research account discrepancies.
Assist Audit with documentation requests.
Process Accounts Receivable payments.
Authorized Wire Signer Duties.
Education & Experience Knowledge of:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Data entry
10-key numeric keypad and keyboard
Basic accounting functions
Ability to:
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.
Education and Training:
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. Compensation and Benefits 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. Equal Opportunity 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 Busey.com/Careers to learn more about Busey's Equal Opportunity Employment. Unsolicited Resumes Busey Bank, and its subsidiaries, does not accept any liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies ("Agency"), without a binding, written recruitment agreement between Busey and Agency describing the services and specific job openings ("Agreement"). Busey may consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the Agency, unless an Agreement is in place. Any email or verbal contact with any Busey associate is inadequate to create a binding agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact any associates of Busey with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Busey
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health and Wellness Programs