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Insight Global Accounting Specialist in Sarasota, Florida
Job Description
A client of Insight Global in Sarasota, FL is actively seeking an experienced accounting specialist to join their on-site team of 7. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional organizational skills, critical thinking abilities, and a background in accounts payable. In this role, you will serve as the primary liaison between the finance department and all 50 campus departments.
As part of the new fiscal year plan (effective 6/30/2024), all invoicing will be centralized through the accounting department. Your responsibilities will include managing vendor communication, overseeing the accounts payable invoicing process, handling outstanding check replacements, and processing direct pay requests and travel reimbursements using the Ellucian Banner ERP system.
Additional duties include succession planning, streamlining invoicing processes with an external department (where goods may need verification before being sent back to finance), coordinating with department representatives for invoice handling, understanding year-end processes, and managing 1099 year-end procedures (with a focus on accounts payable). You'll also take charge of outstanding checks and ensure proper verification every Friday, in addition to attending monthly staff meetings.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
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Skills and Requirements
Strong account payable experience
Critical thinking, communication and organization skills
Able to work independently - Bachelor's degree - flexible with Associate's degree if 1-4+ years experience
Ellucian Banner or any other ERP system
Experience with state of FL regulations
Experience in finance within higher ed or community college or private school
Experience with payment processing portals -- ideally Transact payments null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.