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As the Accounts Payable Specialist you will perform general accounting functions, such as processing accounts payable transactions, generating and maintaining various bank account reconciliations and general ledger accounts, performing simple-to-medium research/analyses, providing assistance for general tasks, and working with our Accounting team and outside department personnel. You will report to the AVP, Accounting and be an important piece of our Finance team!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform A/P duties, which may include but are not limited to managing the A/P mailbox, reviewing & maintaining A/P documentation for completeness, coding & processing A/P invoices and employee expense reports on a daily basis, etc.
Issue credit memos and stop payments, void & reissue checks as needed
Assist in weekly pay cycles, print checks, generate & upload ACH & positive pay bank files
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies & issues
Communicate and respond to inquiries timely with vendors and employees for invoice or cash disbursement payments and/or employee expense reimbursements
Work with other department personnel on attaining clarification and/or resolution on matters that may arise
Prepare a variety of simple-to-medium reports and reconciliations for accounts payable transactions and other general ledger transactions
Scan supporting documents into LaserFiche
Facilitate monthly general ledger close process including preparing various journal entries as needed, reconciling bank statements, analyzing general ledger accounts, and maintaining supporting financial close documentation/reports
Support and back up other Accounting team members, as necessary
Facilitate & support external and internal financial audits, as needed
Perform administrative tasks and other duties as assigned
Commitment to culture requires a demonstration of professionalism, accountability, customer/client focus, and teamwork
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Organization and Prioritization
Excellent verbal and written communication and analytical skills
Must be comfortable with and at an intermediate level for Microsoft Excel knowledge
Knowledge of NetSuite Accounting System helpful.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School Degree or Equivalent. Additional Accounting or Finance education beneficial.
3 years' general accounting experience, experience with Accounts Payable beneficial
BENEFITS
Full health, vision, dental. 401(k) plans along with a host of voluntary plans such as car insurance, legal services and more.
DISCLOSURE
By applying to a job at Kestra Financial, Inc., you are agreeing to the following statements:
Full Time
Investment Management
09/30/2022
12/23/2022
kestrafinancial.com
Austin, TX
200 - 500
Investment Management
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