Accounting Technician

Taylor Group Inc; Louisville (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Taylor Group Inc Accounting Technician will support the accounting department by handling AP invoices, vendor data, and monthly payments. The role reports to the Controller and requires attention to detail and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities include posting to the general ledger, preparing monthly management reports, reconciling accounts, and responding to vendor inquiries, while providing accurate financial records for timely decisions.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree or 2 years accounting-related experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel as part of daily tasks.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to type quickly.

Responsibilities

• Reviews accounts payable invoices and enters them for payment.
• Enters vendor information into accounting software and verifies invoice data.
• Issues payments to vendors as approved and processes routine monthly payments.
• Answers vendor questions by researching accounts and resolving issues.
• Generates monthly management reports and performs bank deposits.
• Post accounts receivable payments and reconciles customer accounts.
• Prepares general ledger journal entries and supports close processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Skills

Bookkeeping basics

Organization

Communication skills

Typing speed

Attention to detail

Financial data accuracy

Education

2-year degree

2 years accounting-related experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Basic Purpose:The Accounting Technician will perform various assigned duties within the accounting department. The position will report to the Controller.Job Accountabilities:Reviews accounts payable invoices and enters in the system for payment.Enters vendor information into accounting software system; verifies that invoice information is entered correctly.Issues payments to vendors as approved.Processes routine monthly payments as approved.Answers vendor questions by researching accounts.Generates monthly reports for management.Processes bank deposits.Call customers requesting payment on past due notices.Works with customers to reconcile account issues.Post accounts receivable payments.Make general ledger journal entries.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Basic understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.Ability to type fast is a plus.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Excel.Education and Experience:2-year degree required, or 2 years of accounting related work experience required.