Accounting Associate

Description

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.

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

An Accounting Associate is responsible for vendor setup, processing invoices, expense reports, and payments to make sure they are within the company’s guidelines. The goal of an Accounting Associate is to ensure proper documents are kept, that there are no unauthorized uses of the company’s funds, that expenses are coded correctly, and paid correctly and timely.

• Scan & process documentation and invoices into Meta viewer System.
• Utilize control procedures to protect the organization while processing invoices from receipt of invoice to payment, to include vendor setup and maintenance, coding invoices, and obtaining approvals.
• Process employee expense reports, including verification of receipts and coding.
• Ensure all accounts payable policies and procedures are adhered to, including travel and related expenses, vendor approval and invoice processing.
• Responsible for imaging and record retention of all accounts payable documents.
• Work with vendors for necessary documentation and confirmation of changes.
• Provide accuracy review of Accounts Payable payments.
• Comply with and maintain understanding of bank policies, procedures, and banking regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of internal and external customer information as well as company information.
• Maintain effective business relationships with those with whom business is conducted, both inside and outside of the bank, including co‑workers, customers, vendors, and others.
• 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn new systems.
• 2 years of experience in office accounting setting.
• Accounting experience preferred with attention to detail and neatness.
• Ability to offer and communicate findings with other accounting and managerial staff.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with and maintaining confidential information.
• 40 WPM typing required and 10-key by touch preferred.

Pay is dependent on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.

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.

• 401(k) Plan with 6% Match
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Plus many more associate perks & incentives!

EOE/AA:
Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Open until filled; early application encouraged. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

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