What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at FirsTech?
The Accounting Specialists operate with guidance from the Financial Services Manager, and specialize in various areas such as Accounts Payable, Receivable and Client Billing.
Accounts Payable Specialist
- Review and process vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements per established departmental policies and procedures via applicable software programs.
- Review and assign the general ledger account and allocation breakouts to invoices and expense reports
- Maintain and update vendor records, including W-9 forms and processing 1099-Nec forms.
- Record, Review and maintain reports on select accounts payable transactions
- Prepare and file monthly Sales Tax Returns
- Reconcile or review General Ledger or bank accounts (both daily and monthly)
- Prepare and enter all accounts receivable transactions
- Enter daily and monthly general ledger and billing entries into the accounting software
- Expected to cross-train and provide back-up for various other accounting duties
- Perform other accounting related responsibilities as needed
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
• Good working knowledge of accounting principles and good analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to:
• Complete all duties, including data entry, with a high degree of accuracy
• Work independently and perform duties under frequent time pressures and deadlines
• Be proficient on 10 key calculator
Education and Training
- Requires a an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, bachelor’s strongly preferred.
- Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office with a strong emphasis on Excel, database experience preferred.
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.
