Accounting Specialist

Busey Bank • Decatur, IL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist works under the guidance of the Financial Services Manager and specializes in areas including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and client billing. This is an on-site position in Decatur, Illinois. The role handles daily and monthly reconciliations, client invoice preparation, internal billing reports, and general ledger data entry. The specialist is also expected to cross-train, provide backup for other accounting duties, and take on additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Good working knowledge of accounting principles and strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete duties, including data entry, with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and perform duties under frequent time pressures and deadlines.
• Proficiency with a 10-key calculator.
• Associate's degree in Accounting required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Database experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete high-volume daily and monthly general ledger and bank reconciliations, including following up on and resolving outstanding items.
• Prepare monthly accounts receivable client invoice billings.
• Prepare monthly internal billing reports.
• Perform daily and monthly general ledger data entry.
• Cross-train and provide backup for various other accounting duties.
• Take on additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Profit sharing
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Supplemental voluntary life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Wellness incentives
• Employee assistance program
• Pre-tax health savings accounts for eligible associates
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible associates
• The role may be eligible for performance-based bonuses or incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree