ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - HEADQUARTERS

Star-Finanical-Bank; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical/ Vision/ Dental

Dependent Care Account

Health Savings Account

Prescription Drug Plan

Employee Wellness Initiatives

Health Management Reimbursement

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Pay & Bonus

401k with employer match

Generous PTO

Job summary

STAR Financial Bank, an Indiana-based community bank, is seeking an Accounting Specialist to handle accounts payable, GL coding, and tax-related tasks across the organization. The role supports intercompany billings and year-end processing within a hybrid work model.

Candidates should have strong communication, analytical skills, and 2 years in administrative bookkeeping, with an Associates in Accounting preferred. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or better.
• Associates or better in Accounting or related field.
• 2 years: Administrative bookkeeping capacity or related field

Responsibilities

• Investigate AP matters for internal and external customers pertaining to employee expenses and/or vendor invoices.
• Ensure proper GL account coding of invoices and proper approval prior to payment.
• Ensure proper coding within system for 1099 generation and W-9 on file where applicable.
• Coordinate intercompany billings with affiliates.
• Responsible for year-end related accounts payable issues.
• Assist with various General Ledger entries or accruals.
• May assist with Sales & Use Tax filings, tax remittances, and correspondence with tax agencies.
• Respond to inquiries from other departments for accounting matters.
• Develop new and maintain current written procedures for essential duties and responsibilities.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Analytical with detail orientation

Multi-priority management

Independent work

Team-oriented interpersonal skills

Adaptability to change

Self-motivated

MS Word and Excel proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent or better

Associates or better in Accounting or related field

Job description

STAR Financial Bank is an Indiana-based community bank known for its culture of delivering quality service, personalized banking solutions, and innovative use of technology for more than 80 years. We are proud to be a community bank in every aspect of the word. Beyond monetary giving and employee volunteerism, STAR is dedicated to partnering with the people and organizations that improve our communities. At every one of our locations, employees demonstrate their commitment to STAR and our customers by honoring our core values of Honesty & Integrity, Accountability, Respect for All, Do What’s Right, Commitment to Lifelong Learning, Community Leadership, Being Progressive, Celebrating Success and Remaining Independent.

STAR Financial Bank proudly celebrates diversity and remains conscious of the realization that diversity is not solely represented by physical characteristics. STAR is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) with a commitment to inclusivity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicablefederal, state, and local laws. STAR complies with applicable STAR and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities.

The Accounting Specialist position is included in a workplace model that allows a hybrid work schedule.

As an Accounting Specialist, essential responsibilities include:

• Investigate A/P matters for internal and external customers pertaining to employee expenses and/or vendor invoices.
• Ensure proper GL account coding of invoices.
• Ensure proper approval of invoices prior to payment.
• Ensure proper coding within system for 1099 generation.
• Ensure that all vendors requiring W-9 letters have them on file and that all required documents are obtained prior to invoice payment.
• Coordinate intercompany billings with affiliates.
• Responsible for year-end related accounts payable issues.
• Responsible for assuring that the proper amount of sales tax has been paid on purchases. In cases where the tax has not been paid to the vendor, the appropriate amount of sales tax must be paid to the State of Indiana.
• Assist with various General Ledger entries or accruals.
• May be responsible for Sales & Use Tax filings, tax remittances, and correspondence with tax agencies.
• May be responsible for personal property tax filings, including deduction or abatement filings and correspondence with taxing authorities as necessary.
• May assist with Fixed Asset Accounting including maintaining the Fixed Asset System performing maintenance for new, transferred, or disposed assets; *Ensures proper coding necessary for depreciation and/or personal property tax purposes.
• Prepares various electronic spreadsheets and maintains files.
• Respond to inquiries from other departments for accounting matters.
• Assist in data gathering for Call Report, Annual Report, examinations, surveys, or tax returns.
• Develop new and maintain current written procedures for each essential duty and responsibility, including modifications required by other system conversions or updates handled by areas outside of Finance.
• Prepare correspondence to internal and external customers as needed.
• Complete assigned projects and responsibilities relating to departmental initiatives and participates in meetings.
• Comply with strict guidelines for documentation, policies and procedures. Cross train to provide departmental support as needed.

Skills Needed

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical with a strong detail orientation to accurately define problems, investigate/research data, draw conclusions and prepare reports.
• Proven ability to work with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills conducive to a team environment.
• Ability to accept change and process improvement.
• Self-motivated.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

In addition to traditional compensation and benefits packages, our leaders continue to collaborate to launch innovative employee benefits and perks including,

• Affordable Medical/ Vision/ Dental Coverage
• Flexible Dependent Care Account
• Health Savings Account (with employer contributions)
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Employee Wellness Initiatives (physical/mental/financial)
• Health Management Reimbursement Program
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Pay and Bonus Program
• 401k (with employer match)
• Generous Paid Time off including 11 1/2 holidays.

** Eligibility of benefits are determined by employment status classification and may be discussed during the interview process.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent or better.

Preferred

Associates or better in Accounting or related field.

Experience

Required

2 years:

Administrative bookkeeping capacity or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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