Accounts Payable Specialist (Hybrid/Remote)

This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Oak Ridge, TN. It is hybrid/remote (in the office 1-2 days/week). The deadline to apply for this opportunity is October 13, 2025. Role: The Accounts Payable Specialist position includes accurate and timely accounts payable processing of payments, general ledger transactions, balancing and reconciling for both the Credit Union and its CUSOs. It maintains strong vendor relationships, supports internal departments with payment-related inquiries and has an understanding of the basic principles of accounting, along with common accounting standards and office procedures. Work is performed under minimal supervision and in accordance with established procedures. This position works in conjunction with other members of the Accounting Department and helps to ensure compliance with credit union policies and financial controls. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Performs all related accounts payable functions including but not limited to the review of invoices for reasonableness, proper coding & approvals, inputting invoice details into the AP system, processing payments in a timely manner, etc. • Performs general ledger posting entries as needed and balances general and/or subsidiary ledgers. • Maintains strong relationships with vendors and relatationship managers. Investigates payment-related inquires from both internal departments and vendor inquiries. • Performs a variety of semi-complex and routine accounting and clerical duties related to the accounts payable functions. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Experience: One or more years of accounts payable/accounting or financial institution experience, or a combination of education and job experience is required. Education: A high school diploma or GED is required. An Associate's degree or higher in Accounting is preferred. Other skills required: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers and to effectively interact and make recommendations to all levels of the organization. • Excellent time management skills and accustomed to working with deadlines. • Must possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365, with emphasis on Excel. • Excellent organizational and analytical skills and reasoning ability. • Must have basic knowledge of financial statements. • Must be detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Apply tot his job