Accounting Specialist - Wealth Operations

## Accounting Specialist
- Wealth Operations Apply:
Hybrid:
MO
- Kansas City Downtown/Plaza
- Kansas City - KC Downtown Trust Building (922 Walnut) (64106):
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
38536
** About Working at Commerce
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** Compensation Range
** Hourly: $19.00 - $24.50 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)
** About This Job
** The main purpose of this job is to ensure the timely and accurate processing of incoming and outgoing funds for the Commerce Trust Company client accounts, including, wire and ACH processing, check processing, check stop payments as well as performing cost basis adjustments. In addition, ensuring all activity is balanced and processed at end of day cutoff.  
** Essential Functions
*** Maintain balance between the accounting and bank related systems, related to wire and ACH processing, check processing, cash entries and stop payments on checks
* Communicate with internal partners as well as external financial institutions as needed
* Monitor and research out of balances appearing on accounting related reconciliation reports
* Create the end of day Cash Control Spreadsheet used to complete the end of day reconciliation.
* Perform other duties as assigned  
** Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
*** Basic knowledge of banking products and services
* Basic knowledge of complex accounting functions
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies
* Ability to communicate effectively with internal partners at various levels of leadership
* Ability to work independently, prioritize and perform varied assignments with frequent distractions
* Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Inquisitive, agile, and strong team player with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
* Basic level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook  
** Education & Experience*
* * High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience required
* 1+ years of Finance or Trust Operations experience preferred   
* Hybrid

Schedule:

Minimum of 2 days/week on site (training will require up to 5 days per week in office for up to 8 weeks, depending on progress and business need)
* * Level of role is determined by knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education   *
* * For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles.  This compensation range is for the Accounting Specialist
- Wealth Operations or Senior Accounting Specialist
- Wealth Operations level job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in determining most…