Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialists operate with guidance from the Financial Services Manager, and specialize in various areas such as Accounts Payable, Receivable and Client Billing.
Accounts Payable Specialist

• Review and process vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements per established departmental policies and procedures via applicable software programs.
• Review and assign the general ledger account and allocation breakouts to invoices and expense reports
• Maintain and update vendor records, including W-9 forms and processing 1099-Nec forms.
• Record, Review and maintain reports on select accounts payable transactions
• Prepare and file monthly Sales Tax Returns
• Reconcile or review General Ledger or bank accounts (both daily and monthly)
• Prepare and enter all accounts receivable transactions
• Enter daily and monthly general ledger and billing entries into the accounting software
• Expected to cross-train and provide back-up for various other accounting duties
• Perform other accounting related responsibilities as needed

Qualifications Knowledge of:
• Good working knowledge of accounting principles and good analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to:
• Complete all duties, including data entry, with a high degree of accuracy
• Work independently and perform duties under frequent time pressures and deadlines
• Be proficient on 10 key calculator
Education and Training

• Requires a an Associate's Degree in Accounting, bachelor's strongly preferred.
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office with a strong emphasis on Excel, database experience preferred.

Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent. A team with diverse talent, working together, is essential to Busey's commitment of delivering service excellence.
Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets. Visit Busey.com/Careers to learn more about Busey's Equal Opportunity Employment.