Accounting Specialist

Centreville Bank

Accounting Specialist organizing and maintaining accounts payable activities under supervision of Accounting Manager. Opportunity for growth into a more formal accounting role over time.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeWest Warwick • Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Specialist is responsible for organizing and maintaining all accounts payable activities.
Obtain and organize invoices and all supporting documentation from variance sources (e-mail, mail, inter-office).
Allocate and code invoices to proper general ledger accounts and cost centers in accordance with accounting procedures and the annual budget.
Monitor discount opportunities and resolve invoices or payment discrepancies, as applicable.
Input invoices into accounts payable software and route electronically to approving managers for timely approval and payment.
Communicate effectively with management team regarding billing issues, budget variances, or other issues identified during accounts payable cycle.
Issue checks and electronic (ACH) payments, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
Work in compliance with all Federal and State Regulations, and internal banking procedures.
Research stale dated outstanding checks, contacting approving manager or vendor when necessary.
Process voids/stop payments, reissue checks as needed.
Maintain accurate vendor records in accordance with vendor management policy, including vendor names, addresses, 1099 status and payment records.
Verify, prepare, print, and distribute 1099’s according to IRS guidelines.
Calculate sales tax on applicable invoices.
Prepare and submit the quarterly and annual sales tax return.
Identify and process prepaid expenses in accounting system.
Process and/or review daily general ledger journal entries.
Participate in daily and monthly reconciliation process for various general ledger accounts.
Prepare routine and ad hoc research and analytic reports utilizing general ledger software and Microsoft Excel.
Suggest policy and process improvements.
Adhere to the Bank’s privacy and data security policies including but not limited to safeguarding of sensitive information and complying with relevant regulations to protect non-public information.
Opportunity to learn continued accounting tasks and grow into a more formalized accounting role over time.
Occasional purchasing tasks such as processing supply requests with various vendors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates degree in accounting, finance or related field or any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Minimum of one year of accounts payable experience is preferred.
General knowledge of Microsoft Excel; proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.
Working knowledge of Adobe.
Prior experience in banking or other financial service industry preferred, but not required.
Working knowledge of Banking and General Ledger software is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Finance Centreville Bank is a regional community bank with over 195 years of history, serving individuals, families, businesses, and government entities across Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut through 20+ branches and digital channels. It offers a full range of retail and commercial banking products — including checking and savings accounts, CDs, mortgages and home equity loans, business loans and commercial lending, cash management, and government receivables/payables services — and emphasizes personalized service, financial education, and local community support. Accounting Specialist 🔥 7 minutes ago 🏢 West Warwick – Onsite ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🧾 Accounting Manager Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide Report problem 📋 Description
Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Specialist is responsible for organizing and maintaining all accounts payable activities.
Obtain and organize invoices and all supporting documentation from variance sources (e-mail, mail, inter-office).
Allocate and code invoices to proper general ledger accounts and cost centers in accordance with accounting procedures and the annual budget.
Monitor discount opportunities and resolve invoices or payment discrepancies, as applicable.
Input invoices into accounts payable software and route electronically to approving managers for timely approval and payment.
Communicate effectively with management team regarding billing issues, budget variances, or other issues identified during accounts payable cycle.
Issue checks and electronic (ACH) payments, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
Work in compliance with all Federal and State Regulations, and internal banking procedures.
Research stale dated outstanding checks, contacting approving manager or vendor when necessary.
Process voids/stop payments, reissue checks as needed.
Maintain accurate vendor records in accordance with vendor management policy, including vendor names, addresses, 1099 status and payment records.
Verify, prepare, print, and distribute 1099’s according to IRS guidelines.
Calculate sales tax on applicable invoices.
Prepare and submit the quarterly and annual sales tax return.
Identify and process prepaid expenses in accounting system.
Process and/or review daily general ledger journal entries.
Participate in daily and monthly reconciliation process for various general ledger accounts.
Prepare routine and ad hoc research and analytic reports utilizing general ledger software and Microsoft Excel.
Suggest policy and process improvements.
Adhere to the Bank’s privacy and data security policies including but not limited to safeguarding of sensitive information and complying with relevant regulations to protect non-public information.
Opportunity to learn continued accounting tasks and grow into a more formalized accounting role over time.
Occasional purchasing tasks such as processing supply requests with various vendors. 🎯 Requirements
Associates degree in accounting, finance or related field or any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Minimum of one year of accounts payable experience is preferred.
General knowledge of Microsoft Excel; proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.
Working knowledge of Adobe.
Prior experience in banking or other financial service industry preferred, but not required.
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Hard Skills & Tools

accounts payableinvoice processinggeneral ledger accountingsales tax calculationvendor managementfinancial reportingjournal entriesreconciliationdata analysispolicy improvement

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationproblem-solvingattention to detailtime management

Certifications

Associates degree in accountingAssociates degree in finance