Accounting Specialist
About The Position
At Regions, the Accounting Specialist performs a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a related financial area. Primary Responsibilities Under direct supervision, provides support to internal and external clients to ensure proper validation of expenses, collect information, solve issues, and ensure internal requests are addressed effectively Reconciles bank accounts, balances general or subsidiary ledgers, and processes payments Researches and resolves routine discrepancies using accounting systems Compiles segments of monthly closings, annual reports, ad hoc reports, etc. Develops and maintains reports and files for accounts payable processing Adheres to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company guidelines Work is prescribed and completed with limited autonomy This position requires the tracking of time and is eligible for overtime hours worked in excess of 40 per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- One (1) year of basic accounting, administrative, or related experience
- Ability to multi-task and complete work in a timely manner
- Data entry skills
- Detail oriented
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future.
- Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week.
- The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations.
- Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
Responsibilities
- Provides support to internal and external clients to ensure proper validation of expenses, collect information, solve issues, and ensure internal requests are addressed effectively
- Reconciles bank accounts, balances general or subsidiary ledgers, and processes payments
- Researches and resolves routine discrepancies using accounting systems
- Compiles segments of monthly closings, annual reports, ad hoc reports, etc.
- Develops and maintains reports and files for accounts payable processing
- Adheres to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company guidelines
- Supports the daily invoice processing workflow, including invoice review, data entry, and issue resolution.
Benefits
- Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
- Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
- To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser. https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
