Accounting Specialist

Pinnacle-Actuarial-Resources-Inc; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave & holidays

Life insurance & disability insurance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Pinnacle-Actuarial-Resources-Inc is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support the finance and accounting team in Bloomington, IL. Responsibilities include processing expenses, invoicing clients, managing receivables/payables, payroll assistance, and general ledger work.

Strong GAAP knowledge and NetSuite experience preferred. A comprehensive benefits package is offered with salary between $60,000 and $80,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and NetSuite or similar software.
• Excellent organizational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Minimum five years of accounting support experience.
• Education: high school diploma or GED or associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Review and process employee expenses for reimbursement.
• Maintain client records and billing rates in accounting software.
• Create, review and distribute client invoices.
• Record accounts receivable and process deposits.
• Distribute past due invoices and update client contacts.
• Investigate billing discrepancies and respond to inquiries.
• Record accounts payable and process payments.
• Reconcile corporate credit card activity.
• Assist payroll processing and payroll-related tasks.
• Record general ledger journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Support financial reporting and banking reconciliations.
• Enter time and expenses accurately and timely.
• File projects and materials per firm guidelines.
• Regular attendance and reliability.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED or associate's degree

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Word

OneNote

Job description

SUMMARYUnder the direction of the manager of finance and accounting the accounting specialist performs a variety of administrative and detail-oriented tasks related to the accounting functions of the organization.The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each essential function satisfactorily.Review and process employee expenses to meet reimbursement requirementsMaintain client records and billing rates in accounting softwareCreate, review and distribute client invoicesRecord accounts receivable and process depositsDistribute past due invoices to clients and update client contactsTake lead on researching billing discrepancies and respond to client inquiriesRecord accounts payable and process paymentsReconcile corporate purchase card activityReview payroll for completeness and accuracy and assist with payroll processing and payroll-related tasksRecord general ledger journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accountsParticipate in ongoing education to remain current in areas of accountingReconcile bank accountsSupport financial reportingPerform administrative and other tasks as assignedEnter time and expenses accurately and timelyFile projects and materials per firm-specific guidelines.Regular, predictable and punctual attendanceSUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not have supervisory responsibilities.COMPETENCIESWorking knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principlesProficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, OneNote) and NetSuite or other integrated accounting softwareExcellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to prioritize and execute multiple tasks with competing deadlinesAble to handle and process confidential information with complete discretionAbility to work independently and within a teamInterpersonal skills to work collaboratively with all levels of the organizationCompetency with data entryCritical thinking skillsEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEMinimum of a high school diploma or GED or associate's degreeMinimum five years of experience in an accounting support staff roleThe base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus. The salary for this position is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education and skills.Pinnacle provides a comprehensive benefit package including 401k with company match and profit sharing; exceptional medical, dental and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, holidays, summer days and community service time; life insurance, disability insurance and wellness benefits.