SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges. In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd. The anticipated salary range for this role is between $48,000.00 and $60,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees. **GENERAL SUMMARY:** The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the accounts payable function in an efficient and thorough manner with minimal supervision. The Specialist will also perform some general accounting duties as assigned. **PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Ensure that all submitted invoices for payment have proper back-up documentation, proper approvals and proper account coding and that amounts are assigned to the correct responsibility center and general ledger account number. + Assist with accounts payable check and ACH runs. + Answer all vendor inquiries and conducting research regarding outstanding billings and delays in payment. + Scan, prepare and mail accounts payable checks. + Maintain accounts payable files. + Summarize and posts accounts payable data to the accounts payable subsidiary system and general ledger. + Prepare various system reports upon request from management, related to accounts payable disbursements. + Prepare totals, balances, and reconcile accounts for each check run. + Pick up mail for Controllers and Treasury Departments and distribute to the appropriate parties. + Assist in maintaining and updating the Bank’s fixed asset records. + Create vendor files (Employees + Coupa Out of Scope) + Pick up mail for Controllers and Treasury Departments and distribute appropriate parties. + Assist in maintaining and updating the Bank’s fixed asset records. **POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:** **Education:** A.A. Degree in Accounting or equivalent. **Experience:** + 2-3 years prior accounting experience desirable. + Plus, at least 1-3 years of Accounts Payable experience. **Skills/ Qualifications:** + Solid understanding of general accounting principles and procedures. + Basic spreadsheet skills (Excel) required, word processing (Word) skills helpful. + Excellent planning and organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. + 10-key adding machine by touch. SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.