Sr. Accounting Tech
Summary
Perform multiple accounting support functions, such as compiling, sorting, and preparing documents and reports, issuing bills and invoices, calculating and verifying debit and credit amounts, and posting transactions to appropriate accounts. Ensure the appropriate filing and maintenance of accounting records. Input data into financial systems and reconcile reports. Create and produce reports and assist accountants on special projects as necessary.
Duties
- Reviews invoices for proper account coding and ensures proper approval level. Ensures sufficient supporting documentation (e.g. capital request, purchase order, packing slip) accompanies invoice.
- Enters invoices and check requests in computerized accounting system. Reviews invoices for sales and use tax requirements. Recalculates tax on invoice for verification. Prepares accounts payable vouchers for ACH payments and for manual checks for Accounting Supervisor’s review. Transmits Positive Pay file to bank for all accounts payable checks issued.
- identifies new vendors, obtaining information for SBA and IRS requirements. Maintains current vendor SBA and W-9 files. Performs TIN (Tax Identification Number) matching on the IRS website for all new W-9’s.
- Reviews travel advance log. Notifies Supervisor, Accounting of delinquent or outstanding advances.
- Researches and completes assigned special projects.
- Maintains current Account Payable Technician Procedures Manual.
- Maintains current accounts payable vendor files with paid invoices.
- Processes and audits employee and Board of Directors’ travel and expense reports for proper account coding and compliance.
- Reconciles monthly credit card statements to travel and expense reports.
- Assists employees with travel expense reporting and travel policy.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience Requirements
- Requires three years of accounting or related experience
- Proficiency with Excel
- Works under limited supervision with latitude for independent judgment.
- Performs complex tasks and completes assignments with little or no assistance. Fully proficient in discipline.
Must reside in the Kansas City metro area and be able to come into the office once a week for related tasks.
GEHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
