Accounting Specialist

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At Regions, the Accounting Specialist performs a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a related financial area.

• Identifies opportunities within the department, manages increased responsibility, and provides support to junior specialists as needed
• Provides advanced support to internal and external clients to ensure proper validation of expenses, collect information, solve issues, and ensure internal requests are addressed effectively
• Reconciles bank accounts, balances general or subsidiary ledgers, and processes payments
• Researches and resolves more complex discrepancies using accounting systems
• Compiles segments of monthly closings, annual reports, ad hoc reports, etc.
• Develops and maintains reports and files for accounts payable processing
• Adheres to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company guidelines
• Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision
• May act as a resource to associates with less experience

This position requires the tracking of time and is eligible for overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of basic accounting, administrative, or related experience
• Or High School Diploma or GED and six (6) years of basic accounting, administrative, or related experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Proficient Excel skills
• Experience reconciling accounts

• Ability to multi-task and independently complete responsibilities in an accurate and timely manner
• Client service mindset
• Data entry skills
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Self-starter

Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently when needed is a strong preference for this position.

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense.

This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Full time

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target: $46,750.00 USD

$57,270.00 USD