Lead Accounts Payable Accountant

At Western, “what” you know is important, but not as important as how you relate to teammates and customers. Our environment is based on the principles of respect, curiosity, creativity, individual empowerment, and the ability to listen effectively and communicate openly. We also believe in continual learning, bias toward action, keeping commitments, and doing our absolute best every day. We believe that our ability to deliver on our promise of being Your Hometown Bank is a result of these high standards.

The Lead Accounts Payable Accountant serves as the primary support for all accounts payable functions, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner. This role oversees the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, coding, approvals, payment processing, and account reconciliation, while maintaining strong internal controls and attention to detail to support accurate and timely financial reporting. The position also monitors cash disbursements, manages vendor relationships, and resolves payment discrepancies, working collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to ensure smooth and compliant operations. In addition, the Accounts Payable Lead acts as a key resource and backup for the Accounting Team by providing guidance, cross-training, and operational support, and may contribute to process improvements and documentation of best practices. All responsibilities are performed in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, values, team guidelines, and overall business plan.

Duties and responsibilities

Associate’s Degree or Two Year College Equivalent Required; three years of related work experience required.

This is a full-time position with benefits.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to provide sponsorship for visa status. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Western State Bank is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer.