A/P & Accounting Specialist - Johnson Financial Group

The purpose of the accounting assistant is to work within the finance department in a supportive role to effectively manage financial transactions and budgetary parameters, assist in basic Accounting/Finance functions and provide reliable, relevant and timely information as established in job tasks.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with projects related to finance, accounting, and bookkeeping.
• Should be able to spot trends, and generally be able to interpret daily reporting.
• Assists with tasks that may include invoice payment, travel vouchers, fixed asset accounting, cash settlement, routine regulatory reporting and account reconciliation through resolution.
• Maintains accurate records of financial activities, such as invoice approvals.
• Monitors compliance to Finance related Corporate Policies, such as reconciliation policy.
• Assigned to maintain the financial records of a company accurately.
• Maintains excellent concentration levels to input figures and make detailed calculations accurately
• Responsible for answering incoming calls related to Finance, direct and answer calls as applicable from regulators, vendors, or internal business partners following up until resolution.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality of sensitive JFG information
• Responsible for maintenance of Accounts Payable system (Prologue) including vendor setup, GL account setup, and reporting; testing and implementation of software updates and upgrades.
• Responsible for maintenance of Expense Reporting system (DataBasics) including reporting and user setup; testing and implementation of softwares updates and upgrades.
• Assist with 1099 reporting and Sales Tax reporting.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or advanced education/certification
• Prefer coursework or work experience in Accounting/Business topics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications

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