Senior Accounting Specialist

TX Assoc of School Boa • Austin, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Accounting Specialist Sr.,
you will bring a strong foundational knowledge of core accounts payable processes, including non-PO invoice and expense processing, in a high-volume and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be highly valued for possessing a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strong interpersonal communication skills with both vendors and all levels of TASB staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience processing accounting transactions with emphasis on accounts payable.
• Experience with ERP Systems and ability to reconcile reports.
• Proficient in MS Excel with intermediate knowledge, and solid general working knowledge of the MS Office Suite.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong problem solving, documentation, research, and resolution skills.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ensures timely follow up on all communications.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines in a changing environment.
• Ability to generate and analyze reports.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, management, and professional contacts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Concur Travel & Expense Management System or similar software system strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Managing AP inbox; process incoming invoices and respond to vendor and TASB staff inquiries.
• Enter invoices into the automated AP workflow system and code invoices to ensure appropriate approvals are received for payment.
• Review and process expense reimbursements.
• Manage, reconcile and enter monthly petty cash transactions.
• Review, research and resolve outstanding accounts payable check issues.
• Assist the AP team with shared duties and responsibilities related to processing invoices, managing TASB credit card programs, journal entries and other team needs.
• Process and review expense reports assuring they comply with company policies using Concur Expense.
• Provide processing support to expense report preparers.
• Process vendor invoices and check requests via the automated electronic AP workflow system, ensuring they are accounted for correctly.
• Print and disburse TASB and affiliated entity checks including appropriate backup.
• Deliver cardholder support for the Smart Data MasterCard program.
• Reconcile TASB corporate card program central billed expense reports to the monthly statement, including review of individual cardholder activity.
• Enter EFT transactions into the accounting system.
• Prepare certain journal entries (coding reclassifications, petty cash, and others as assigned)
• General backup/support for other transactional accounting processes.
• Suggests and communicates process improvement ideas to manager.
• Other projects as requested.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%)
• onsite daycare
• onsite gym
• wellness program
• tuition reimbursement
• remote work options
• flexible schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED