Accountant Ii (Accounting Systems/Accounts Payable Reporting)

About Us
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with approximately $90 billion in assets, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, mortgage, and title insurance services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.

*This is NOT a remote position*

You MUST LIVE IN MEMPHIS,TN to be considered. 

Summary

This position is responsible for the support of operational tasks required within the Chief Accounting Officer’s Division, with special emphasis on supporting the Accounts Payable team.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for Accounts Payable research and problem resolution
• Coordinate IRS requirements for Accounts Payable reporting
• Prepare and maintain documentation for standard operating procedures
• Support Audit requests
• Provide accounting support for operational functions within Accounting Services
• Produce ad-hoc reports and information extracts as required for business analytics
• Participate in data loads to various systems
• Conduct all activities in a professional manner that reflects First Horizon’s culture and ethics

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTIC

• Ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner both orally and written
• Proficient understanding of general ledger and accounts payable system functions
• Must be able to handle conflict and work with all resource levels within the company
• Thorough understanding of IRS requirements for Accounts Payable deliverables
• Must be able to learn in a high paced environment

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Management Information Systems preferred
• 9+ hours of systems type classes preferred (MIS, computer science, visual basic, etc.)
• Proficient in commonly used Microsoft Office applications
• 4-5 years experience in accounting systems, accounts payable, or similar field
• Ability to maintain positive attitude in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

Benefit Highlights

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Company provided Flex Dollars to pay premiums
• HSA with company contributions
• Wellness incentives
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) match of 6%
• More: www.FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

Corporate Diversity Commitment:
We remain committed to creating a more equitable society, and that starts with our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. We do this by elevating equity, providing capital and counsel, and committing to excellence in everything we do.

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