ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - HEADQUARTERS

STAR Financial Bank; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Dependent Care Account

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Wellness Initiatives

Paid Time Off (Holidays)

Competitive Pay and Bonus Program

Job summary

STAR Financial Bank is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Indiana to support accounts payable and general ledger activities. The role focuses on accurate coding, timely approvals, and compliance with tax and vendor documentation requirements.

Hybrid work is available; candidates should be detail-oriented, capable of handling multiple tasks, and comfortable collaborating with internal teams to resolve issues and maintain financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical abilities to identify issues and report findings.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Investigate A/P matters for internal and external customers related to employee expenses and 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.
• Maintain W-9 on file for vendors and obtain required documents before payment.
• Coordinate intercompany billings with affiliates.
• Manage year-end AP related issues.

Skills

Clear communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Independent work

Team orientation

Adaptability

Self-motivation

MS Word & Excel

Tools

General Ledger software

Microsoft Excel

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 applicable federal, 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.