Accounting Specialist

About Renaissance Financial

Renaissance Financial is a comprehensive financial services firm with locations in St. Louis, Overland Park, Omaha, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City. Our Mission: Using creative business and personal planning, we help our clients achieve financial freedom… one relationship at a time. Our true team approach and entrepreneurial atmosphere sets us apart from other firms in our industry. Joining our close-knit team at Renaissance Financial will inspire professional growth through numerous opportunities while creating a lasting impact on our organization and community. We support and reward our staff through team outings and industry leading benefits because we sincerely care about the well-being of our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The mission of this full-time position is to support daily accounting operations by overseeing high-volume check processing activities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring checks and payments are processed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with firm policies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day check processing activities, including verifying, organizing, scanning, and recording high volumes of incoming checks in accordance with established procedures
• Receive, log, and distribute daily incoming and outgoing client checks in required software packages
• Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized records of all processed checks
• Communicate clearly and efficiently with advisors, advisors’ assistants, and internal departments regarding check receipt, posting, and next steps for processing
• Confirm and verify that checks are accurately posted to appropriate accounts
• Research, track, and help resolve check-related discrepancies, documentation issues, and posting errors
• Manage incoming vendor invoices and assist with outgoing check payments related to accounts payable
• Assist with additional accounts payable and general accounting tasks as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs

Other duties may be assigned to meet the business needs.

Essential Characteristics

• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• This position requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Work requires attention to detail in such things as composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Excellent data entry and numerical skills٫ high accuracy and due diligence

Education, Training & Experience

• Associate’s degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 4-7 years of experience in an accounts payable, accounting or payment processing role preferred
• General knowledge and understanding of accounts payable and basic accounting procedures
• Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; Access preferred

Computer Equipment and Software

Proficiency in the use of computer programs for:

• Microsoft 365
• Databases
• Typing of at least 50 wpm

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment.
• Standard work week.
• We are committed to providing an accessible work environment. If you need accommodations during the application or employment process, please let us know.