Accounting Assistant

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS) is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our team. As a member of our accounting team, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely processing of vendor invoices.

This position is based at the LRS HQ location in Springfield, Illinois and is an on-site position. Your compensation will consist of a base salary plus paid overtime, as needed.

Applicant Requirements

• Two years’ experience in an accounts payable accounting position.
• Two years’ experience using Microsoft Office tools – Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience working with vendor statements will make you a stronger candidate.
• Permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer. No visa sponsorships are available.

Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below are not intended to be all inclusive, additional duties may be required as needed and at the direction of the supervisor.

• Accounts Payable processing
  • Process correct and accurate payables into the accounting system to ensure proper internal controls are followed at all times.
  • Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system for weekly payment processing ensuring proper approval and correct general ledger account coding.
  • Process employee flex plan payments.
  • Process corporate credit card payments.
  • Review vendor invoices for proper assessment of sales and use tax.
  • Enter vendor information into accounting software system as needed.
  • Reconcile vendor statements to A/P System.
  • Answer vendor questions by researching accounts as needed.

• Serve as a backup for preparation of sales tax returns.
• Serve as backup for daily receipt posting.

Effective written and verbal communications skills are keys to success in this position. Close attention to detail, ability to work within deadlines and adherence to defined procedures, accuracy, customer satisfaction, and the ability to work as a member of a team are also important aspects of this role. You will have access to confidential information. Maintaining confidentiality will also be important to your success in this position.

You will be a member of the accounting team, and you will report to the Senior Accounting Manager who reports to the Director of Accounting and Corporate Taxation. You will interact with LRS Senior leadership, team members, sales managers, account executives, customers, and vendors in completing the tasks of your role.

LRS is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

Salary range: $55,000-$62,000 annually plus paid overtime and full benefits. This range represents the low and high for this position.

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