Accounting Specialist I

American National Bank of Texas; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American National Bank of Texas is seeking an Accounting Specialist to perform a range of clerical and accounting tasks within the accounting department. The role includes entering AP/expense reports, reconciling accounts, maintaining vendor records, and updating journals and ledgers, with a focus on accuracy and timely processing on bank premises.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred) and 0–2 years in office, bookkeeping, or basic accounting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or equivalent educational/work experience preferred
• 0-2 years of general office, bookkeeping, or basic accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Enters accounts payable/expense reports into accounting system
• Performs account reconciliations for various accounts
• Performs vendor account analysis and maintains vendor records
• Updates and maintains accounting journals, ledgers, and other records detailing financial business transactions
• Applies Sales and Use Tax method as required
• Researches and resolves discrepancies
• Ensures timely and accurate payment of invoices
• Maintains an orderly filing system
• Requires work on physical bank premises

Skills

Microsoft Office

Keyboarding

Calculator

Written instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Role

The Accounting Specialist performs a variety of clerical and accounting functions for the accounting department. Tasks in this role varies based upon assignment to include:

• Enters accounts payable/expense reports into accounting system
• Performs account reconciliations for various accounts
• Performs vendor account analysis and maintains vendor records
• Updates and maintains accounting journals, ledgers, and other records detailing financial business transactions
• Applies Sales and Use Tax method as required
• Researches and resolves discrepancies
• Ensures timely and accurate payment of invoices
• Maintains an orderly filing system
• Requires work on physical bank premises

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or equivalent educational/work experience preferred
• 0-2 years of general office, bookkeeping, or basic accounting experience

Skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office; basic keyboarding and calculator skills; must be able to do simple math and carry out written instructions
• Lifting in an office setting may be required up to 30lbs

ANBTX strongly encourages candidates that are fluent in English and Spanish to apply. Jobs that specifically require candidates to be bilingual will be posted as a requirement.