Accounting Operations Specialist

Job Locations US-PA-Lancaster

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The primary responsibility of this position is to process, execute and reconcile transactions for accounts payable and fixed assets, cash and due reconcilements, sales tax and escheat processing.

Responsible for following corporate and department policies and procedures to ensure that invoices and expense reports are in compliance with policies and procedures.

• Responsible for entering invoices into accounts payable system, processing checks in a four-day turnaround time schedule, and for processing journal entries associated with check processing.

• Review and approve expense reports in Chrome River software.

• Responsible for the set-up of new vendors by obtaining IRS form W9 and/or form W-8BEN for foreign vendors and maintaining the vendor file.

• Maintain a working knowledge of the corporation's current capitalization policy. Assign fixed asset coding per the current fixed asset schedule, upload fixed assets to the fixed asset system.

• Analyze bank statements and reconcile to general ledger. Determine the type of transaction and the department responsible for processing and notify responsible department for clearing of items. Initiate research and follow-up of open items. Following policy, determine the eligibility of exception items for write-off and recommend to Accounting Operations Supervisor.

Education

Associate Degree or the equivalent experience. Specialty: Business or other applicable. (Preferred)

High School Diploma or equivalent. (Required)

Experience

5 or more years accounts payable, fixed assets, and reconcilements. (Required)

2 or more years sales tax and escheat processing. (Preferred)

• May assist with the compilation and preparation of sales and use tax return preparation for various affiliates and multiple states. Maintain a working knowledge of sales and use tax laws for the states the corporation operates in.

• May assist with the escheat function in preparing, filing, and remitting data to all states, as well as escheat audits.

This role may perform other job duties as assigned by the manager. Each employee of the Organization, regardless of position, is accountable for reading, understanding and acting on the contents of all Company-assigned and/or job related Compliance Programs, regulations and policies and procedures, as well as ensure that all Compliance Training assignments are completed by established due dates. This includes but is not limited to, understanding and identifying compliance risks impacting their department(s), ensuring compliance with applicable laws or regulations, and escalating compliance risks to the appropriate level of management.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges on all job postings regardless of state. We set standard salary ranges for our roles based on the position, function, and responsibilities, as benchmarked against similarly sized companies in our industry. Specific compensation offered will be determined based on a combination of factors including the candidate's knowledge, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials. The salary range may vary based on geographic location.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.90 - $31.44.

Additionally, as part of our Total Rewards program, Fulton Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This includes medical plans with prescription drug coverage; flexible spending account or health savings account depending on the medical plan chosen; dental and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan; paid time off programs including holiday pay and paid volunteer time; disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about your potential eligibility for these programs, please visit Benefits & Wellness | Fulton Bank.

Fulton Bank ("Fulton") is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. Fulton will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, covered veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

As a condition of employment, individuals must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for a work visa by Fulton Bank currently or in the future.