VISIT FLORIDA is looking for a team-oriented, results driven professional to join our Accounting team. Our Accounting Specialist will support our accounting team with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. We welcome a team player who is naturally inquisitive, enjoys interacting with others, and contributing to a fun work environment.

This role is located in our corporate office in Tallahassee, FL.

Core Responsibilities:

Review documentation relating to expense reports. Verify general ledger coding, ensure compliance with company policy, and approve for reimbursement.
Process EFT reports through accounting system.
Update and maintain policies and procedures related to payables and expense reports. Conduct training sessions to educate VISIT FLORIDA staff on guidelines.
Support month-end and year-end closing by reconciling accounts and correcting inconsistencies with journal entries. Provide documentation to auditors as requested. Support annual budget activities.
Communicate with internal and vendor staff to resolve questions and concerns.
Prepare wire payments on bank site as needed. Process stop payment requests, and set up bank account transfers as needed. Process American Express routing and payments.
Prepare and send billing invoices periodically as prescribed. Process accounts receivable receipts and refunds as received.

You will be a cultural addition if you:

Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Live the values that drive our business: Make an Impact, Work Purposefully and Live Passionately, Persist
Embody VISIT FLORIDA’s team principles: Empathy, Respect, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun

The benefits:

Work with a knowledgeable, high-achieving, passionate, experienced & fun team
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) plan with generous employer match
Vacation time + volunteer hours
Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement for continued learning

Apply now:

Join us to discover what it is like to be part of a team that promotes the Sunshine State. Apply now at: https://www.visitflorida.org/careers. This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalency
2+ years of professional experience
Self-motivated, with excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Detail oriented, critical thinker with the ability to proactively research and resolve problems
Strong proficiency in accounting software, 10-key, Excel, and Word
Experience working with CRM databases, preferably Salesforce

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or relevant field

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