Benefits Accounting Specialist

Regions Bank•Hoover, AL

5h•Onsite

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 Identifies opportunities within the department, manages increased responsibility, and provides support to junior specialists as needed Provides advanced 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 more complex 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 Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision May act as a resource to associates with less experience This position requires the tracking of time and is eligible for overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of basic accounting, administrative, or related experience
Or High School Diploma or GED and six (6) years of basic accounting, administrative, or related experience
Data entry skills
Detail oriented
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
Proficient Excel skills
Experience reconciling accounts
Self- starter
E xcellent time management skills and ability to work independently when needed is a strong preference for this position.

Responsibilities

Identifies opportunities within the department, manages increased responsibility, and provides support to junior specialists as needed
Provides advanced 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 more complex 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
Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision
May act as a resource to associates with less experience