Financial Accounting Specialist - 1112

Job Description

Job Description

As a Financial Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for obtaining, assembling, evaluating, interpreting, recording and analyzing financial data. This position will also provide assistance to Treasury Operations and backup support for payroll processing as needed.

Hybrid position, with regular visits to the Binghamton Home Office.

Description of Duties & Responsibilities of a Financial Accounting Specialist:

• Process all vendors payments and assign to correct general ledger accounts.

• Process all employee and agent reimbursement vouchers for travel and other business related expenses.

• Maintain compliance with Company guidelines, and confidentiality of sensitive requests. Formulate appropriate, compliant solutions to resolve any discrepancies.

• Oversee Company purchase card program with JP Morgan Chase. Responsible for user administration and changes to online SmartData system. Review monthly reports prepared by cardholders for accuracy and appropriate approvals. Follow up with individuals on missing reports.

• Review monthly accounting transactions for accuracy. Perform any necessary correcting entries. Follow up with internal departments regarding unbudgeted items.

• Notify appropriate personnel of any changes to vendor information. Obtain proper information for new accounts payable vendors, including W-9s. Review all vendor 1099-NEC and1099-MISC forms for accuracy.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts including pre-paid, receivables, and special accounts for charity events.

• Perform annual review of all vendor payments for accurate 1099 reporting in compliance with IRS regulations.

• Review audit documentation and departmental procedures for necessary changes. Review internal controls and make suggestions where needed. Gather and review documentation for internal and external auditors.

• Track Company credit card charges, including payment discrepancies, refunds, returns and miscellaneous charges.

• Disburse petty cash and provide accounting related to reimbursement of expenses.

• Assist Treasury Operations with processing bank deposits and inputting ACH or releasing with bank software.

• Provide backup support for payroll processing as needed.

• Assist with special projects as needed or assigned by management.

Required Skills & Experience of a Financial Accounting Specialist:

• 3 to 5 years of related experience required.

• Experience with software interfaces, and online banking systems is required.

• Experience with accounts payable processing, and general ledger reconciliations is required.

• Experience with budgets is preferred.

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent data entry skills.

• Ability to operate general office equipment.

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• Ability to pay close attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize and organize a heavy workload.

Education Required: Associates degree in Accounting required. Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred.

Pay Range: $20.26 to $26.10 hourly

The starting pay rate for this role is based on a variety of relevant factors, including location, education, experience, and skills.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Security Mutual is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About SML:

Security Mutual Life is a leading provider of life insurance, accumulation products and retirement-, business- and estate-planning services for individuals, families and businesses. Our innovative products help our clients meet their financial protection needs. Headquartered in Binghamton, New York, the Company was founded in 1886 and is recognized for its longstanding history of financial strength and stability.

We continually invest in technology. Our agents and employees are equipped with the latest tools and deliver outstanding service to our hundreds of thousands of policyholders throughout the United States.

We are committed to our neighbors and communities. Security Mutual and its employees help support a wide variety of community and charitable initiatives and organizations through our donations and service.

At Security Mutual our employees are among the Company’s most valued assets. We offer competitive salary and benefits and our work environment reflects the Company’s core values of trust, respect and integrity.

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