Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist# Accounting SpecialistBFC HQ - Saint Petersburg, FL 33701## Description
** Summary of

Job Duties:

** This role handles day-to-day operational activities of accounts receivable and accounts payable functions and ensures transactions are recorded promptly and accurately in accordance with internal accounting policies. Accounts Receivable functions:
Process and post daily lockbox and wire remittance deposits to the appropriate customer account and invoices, ensuring reconciliation of the batch. Month end close of the A/R Cash Book module. Interface with bank and resolve any batch or returned ACH/ check issues. Escalate unresolved A/R issues, tracking to final resolution. Process daily check payment files received from Accounts Payable department.

Process daily positive pay files to the bank, including set-up, monitoring and problem resolution related to this function. Assist the Wire desk with approval of wires. Assist with audit requests from internal and external auditors and regulatory examiners. Assist with special projects as needed.

Accounts Payable functions:
Review and process various types of accounts payable transactions including data entry of vendor invoices, check requests and manual payments processed electronically. Code such items as invoices, expense reports, check requests etc. with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system. Prepare batch check runs and ACH transactions. Responsible for preparation and review of month end closing reports to ensure accurate processing of all invoices prior to month end close.
** Required

Skills and Experience:

*** High School diploma or equivalent
* 2-5 years of Accounts Receivable Experience
* Accounts Payable Experience is desirable
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong experience with computer hardware and software
* Ability to multitask and prioritize work flow
* The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive, complete, or exclusive list of the duties of the position. Additional and different duties may be assigned from time to time.

We are an E-Verify company.
** Bankers Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
** Employment with Bankers Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Employment may also be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and/or drug screening, where applicable. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
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