Accounting Support Specialist

Accounting Support Specialist The role of Accounting Support Specialist encompasses basic accounting, account posting, reconciliation, analysis and related clerical duties in the Accounting area. It involves the preparation and use of various forms, reports, records and systems applications according to specific instruction and defined accounting policies and procedures. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Reconciles and/or analyzes assigned accounts, reports or general ledger/sub-ledger balances. Prepares recurring, routine journal entries and supporting analyses. Maintains relevant files and records including updates, revisions, deletions and other changes. Ensures assigned ledgers, records and logs are accurate and current. Contacts branches, departments, vendors, and customers to resolve issues or obtain missing or incomplete data, as needed. Researches and analyzes information as needed, commensurate with experience and skill level. Categorizes, inputs, processes and/or posts various data entries, as needed. Responds to routine information requests from management and co-workers. Performs clerical work of varying complexity, following established departmental procedures and supervisor's instructions. Correctly prioritizes work and deliverables to comply with departmental due dates. May be responsible for some filing, photocopying, monitoring of departmental e-mail inboxes or other similar tasks. Additional duties and ad-hoc projects may be assigned, commensurate with experience and demonstrated skill level. Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.). Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training. Identifies and reports suspicious activity. Qualifications Education HS Diploma or GED required. Experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excel. Additional Information Candidates residing in locations within BankUnited's footprint may be given preference.