Accounting Specialist / 4977 / Senatobia

Mississippi Land Bank; Senatobia (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Land Bank in Senatobia, MS seeks an accounting clerk to perform entry to intermediate accounting clerical duties, including accounts payable, journal entries, and account reconciliations. The role requires attention to detail and dependability, with experience in cash management and general ledger processing.

Work is on-site with a collaborative team environment. The candidate should be comfortable handling routine financial tasks under supervision and contributing to accurate

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in accounting/finance/business or related field with 3–5 years of accounting experience including cash management, AR, AP and GL processing.
• Dependable with strong attendance and customer-service mindset.
• Entry to intermediate-level accounting clerical duties under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, postings and corrections; maintain vendor payment records for retention and tax reporting.
• Prepare reconciliations for key accounts, bank accounts, fixed assets and related ledgers.
• Perform accounting journal entries and assist in schedules and financial statements.

Skills

Accounting software

Cash management

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Education

Associate's Degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Associate's Degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field with three (3) to five (5) years of experience in accounting or an accounting related field including cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and/or general ledger processing.

General Duties And Expectations

Be dependable by being at work as scheduled and providing reasonable notice when that is not possible. Use time at work as effectively as possible. Demonstrate dedication to excellence by being accountable, determined, and positive. Actively contribute to Mississippi Land Bank's mission by doing your part in creating a welcoming, professional and customer service driven Association.

Job Purpose And Scope

Performs a variety of entry to intermediate-level, accounting clerical duties related to accounts payable, journal entries, account reconciliations, etc. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under moderate supervision. A certain degree of analysis and judgment is required.

Essential Functions

Performs activities related to the accounts payable function, including processing, posting and corrections. Helps ensure vendor payment records are in order for proper retention and tax reporting.

Prepares reconciliation of key accounts for the association's bank accounts, fixed assets, and other related reconciliation dependent accounts. Performs other analyses as directed; research financial records to resolve problems; performs accounting journal entries; assists in preparing schedules and analyzes and drafts financial statements of fund activity.

Operates specific accounting system applications for data entry, information retrieval and/or inquiry.

Supports the efforts of the records retention function and assists with scanning and the organization of documentation to be retained.

May process travel and mileage reports, including the clearing of reconciliation accounts related to this activity.

May assist the team wi th patronage processing, as well as work with accounting staff and branch personnel to clear outstanding payments.

Assists senior-level accounting staff as needed by providing assistance to association branch offices in the use and maintenance of the general ledger and loan accounting system.

Skill Requirements

General knowledge of accounting/financial systems. Specialized knowledge of accounting/finance principles. Skilled in oral and written communication. Basic skill level in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to perform accounting data entry, information retrieval and/or inquiry under close supervision.

Physical Activities

Ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to stand for limited periods of time. Ability to climb stairs multiple times during the day with ease. Frequent finger/hand manipulation (e.g. keyboard, office equipment, small hand tools, etc.). Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling while exerting up to 50 pounds of force.