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Accounting Specialist | General Accounting
Full Time Corporate, Midwest City, OK, US
3 days ago Requisition ID: 1068
Accounting Specialist
Position: Account Specialist | General Accounting
Location:Midwest City, Oklahoma
Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Benefits: Attractive benefits package, including employer 401(k) matching contributions
Join Our Accounting Team
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support general accounting, general ledger, cash management, banking, account reconciliations, and financial transaction processing at our Corporate Office in Midwest City, Oklahoma.
This position is responsible for maintaining assigned general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries, reconciling bank and financial accounts, monitoring cash balances, processing ACH payments and wire transfers, and researching accounting discrepancies.
The ideal candidate has experience in general accounting, bank reconciliation, cash management, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel and is comfortable handling confidential financial and banking information.
What You’ll Do
As an Accounting Specialist, you will:
- Maintain designated general ledger accounts and prepare account reconciliations.
- Prepare and post daily journal entries and other general accounting transactions.
- Maintain accurate customer account records.
- Initiate and process approved electronic payments, wire transfers, ACH transactions, checks, and other banking activities.
- Monitor daily cash balances across company bank accounts.
- Prepare and recordAR cash postings.
- Perform daily bank and account reconciliations.
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices and payments.
- Research and resolve outstanding transactions andaccount discrepancies.
- Accurately record banking transactions in the company’s ERP system.
- Assist with short-term cash forecasting and liquidity planning.
- Maintain organized banking documentation, transaction records, and supporting financial documents.
- Follow company policies, approval procedures, segregation-of-duties requirements, and internal financial controls.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities related to cash, banking, and general ledger accounts.
- Support internal and externalauditsby preparing and providing requested documentation.
- Communicate with banking partners regarding payment issues, returned transactions, account questions, and other banking matters.
- Assist Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable with payment-related questionsandtransaction research.
- Promptly elevate unusual transactions, unresolved discrepancies, or potential control concerns to Accounting leadership.
- Protect the confidentiality of all company financial and banking information.
What We’re Looking For
- At least three years of accounting, finance, cash management, or related experience.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
- AdvancedMicrosoft Excel skills.
- Experience using anERP or financial accounting system; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or NetSuite is preferred.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate professionally with team members, auditors, vendors, and banking partners.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay.
- An attractive employee benefits package.
- Employer 401(k) matching contributions.
- The opportunity to join a collaborative and experienced Accounting team.
- A stable, professional, and team-oriented work environment.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- This position is performed on-site at our Midwest City, Oklahoma, location.
- Regular and reliable on-site attendance is an essential requirement of the position due to daily banking activities, time-sensitive financial transactions, access to financial documentation, and collaboration with Accounting team members.
- The position primarily involves desk-based work and extended periods of computer use.
- Frequent communication and interaction with internal team members and external banking partners are required.
- The employee may occasionally walk, stand, bend, reach, or move accounting records and office materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Be Part of the Team
We are looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy, accountability, and dependable service. If you are an organized accounting professional who enjoys solving problems and supporting strong financial operations, we encourage you to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Monday to Friday
40 Hours per week / 80 Hours per pay period.