Tax Accountant jobs in Springfield, IL

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS) is seeking an Accountant to join our team. As a member of our accounting team, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely processing of customer and vendor invoices.

This position is based at the LRS HQ location in Springfield, Illinois. Your compensation will consist of a base salary plus paid overtime, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below are not intended to be all inclusive, additional duties may be required as needed and at the direction of the supervisor.

• Accounts Payable processing
  • Process accurate payables into the accounting system to ensure proper internal controls are always followed.
  • Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system for weekly payment processing ensuring proper approval and correct general ledger account coding.
  • Cross reference vendor invoices for resale items to the billing system.
  • Review vendor invoices for proper assessment of sales and use tax.
  • Enter vendor information into accounting software system as needed.
  • Reconcile vendor statements to A/P System.
  • Answer vendor questions by researching accounts as needed.

• Accounts Receivable processing
  • Process monthly and weekly T&M/services invoices reviewing for accuracy and completeness.
  • Generate customer invoices from sales orders throughout the month ensuring accuracy by comparing to customer purchase order, proposal, or other supporting documentation.
  • Process timesheet changes and other invoice corrections as needed.
  • Monitor customer billing credits.
  • Process customer credit card receipts.
  • Answer customer questions by researching accounts as needed.
  • Serve as backup for daily receipt posting.

Applicant Requirements

• Two years’ experience in an accounts receivable/accounts payable role.
• Two years’ experience using Microsoft Office tools – Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience using Microsoft Dynamics CRM will make you a stronger candidate.
• Permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer. No visa sponsorships are available.

Effective written and verbal communications skills are keys to success in this position. Close attention to detail, ability to work within deadlines and adherence to defined procedures, accuracy, customer satisfaction, and the ability to work as a member of a team are also important aspects of this role. You will have access to confidential information. Maintaining confidentiality will also be important to your success in this position.

You will be a member of the accounting team and you will report to the Accounting Manager who reports to the Director of Accounting and Corporate Taxation. You will interact with LRS Senior leadership, team members, sales managers, account executives, customers, and vendors in completing the tasks of your role.

LRS is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

Salary range: $45,000-55,000 annually plus paid overtime and full benefits. This range represents the low and high for this position. The salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, experience and performance.