Accounting Specialist

Delta Dental of Kentucky, Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Dental of Kentucky is seeking a bright, motivated Accountant to join our Finance team in Louisville. You will work closely with colleagues to help drive the department to its highest performance and build controller level skills.

Primary duties include managing accounts payable, assisting with month end close, and performing standard accounting tasks such as entries, reconciliations, and filings. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and up to five years’ related experience are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; up to five years’ related experience.
• Proficient in accounting principles and accounting software; strong communication and detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong business analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable using accounting software and other programs
• Unclaimed property processes and filings
• Analyze workflow processes and identify improvements
• Assist with month end close and monthly financials
• Process transactions and perform accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling accounts

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Business analysis

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Delta Dental of Kentucky is looking for a bright and motivated individual to join our Finance team as an Accountant. Our vision for you is to work closely with our team to help drive our department to its highest performance. We see you able to embrace many career growth opportunities to build controller level skills. We want you to help us strategize along with researching, analyzing and implementing strategic projects.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable using accounting software and other programs
• Unclaimed property processes and filings
• Analyze workflow processesand identify improvements
• Assist with month end close and monthly financials
• Process transactions and perform accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling accounts

Qualifications

Position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and up to five years’ experience in a related role. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

Position requires working knowledge of accounting principles; working knowledge using accounting software, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software; demonstrated ability to collect and compile relevant data; excellent verbal and written communication skills; great attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to evaluate complex information and think systematically, along with strong business analysis skills; able to work well independently and as part of a team; possess a thorough understanding of the company’s business processes and the industry at large.

Delta Dental of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.