Accounting Specialist II

$16 - $20/Yr

Consolidated Communications - Mattoon, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Mattoon, IL

Telecommunications

About the position

The position is responsible for managing accounts payable transactions within the company. This includes ensuring that all transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner, adhering to internal control requirements, and maintaining effective communication with both internal customers and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounts payable transactions.
• Manage workload and various priorities to comply with internal control requirements relating to the accounts payable area and meet weekly deadlines for processing vouchers for payment.

Requirements

• Required 2 year college degree in accounting, or equivalent work experience in accounts payable, purchasing, or general accounting.
• Analytical/critical thinking skills.
• Experience in basic accounting concepts and practices, including knowledge of accounting chartfield/general ledger account coding.
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool such as PeopleSoft, Lawson, or SAP.
• Understanding of accounts payable related internal controls within the ERP system or manual payment processes.
• Strong professional written/email and verbal communication skills necessary to communicate with internal customers and external vendors.
• Computer proficiency, including intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and Outlook.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Paid holidays