Accounting Specialist
Summary/objective
The Accounting Specialist will prepare financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Develop, maintain, and update a documented system of policies and procedures for financial management and accounting.
• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Prepares periodic balance sheets, income statements, profit and loss statements, and internal financial audits.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from financial institutions.
• Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies the payment of invoices are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competencies
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, or similar software.
• Proficient with QuickBooks Accounting software.
Supervisory responsibilities
None
Work environment
Indoor office environment
Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate a computer and perform accounting activities in an office environment, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds/6.8Kg at times.
Travel required:
To financial institutions.
Required education and experience:
• High School/GED
• 3+ years of accounting experience
Preferred education and experience
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Professional Certification in Accounting, Finance, or related accounting software
Background check and Drug Test requirements
Must be able to pass a background check and drug during the interview process.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Palmetto Renovations of Columbia, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About Palmetto Renovations of Columbia, Inc.:
Founded in 2013, Palmetto Renovations of Columbia, Inc. is a locally owned renovations company. We have a reputation for excellence, not just in our craftsmanship, but also customer service. We are looking for dedicated, hard workers with initiative who have the desire to grow to join our team!
Company address: 713 West Main Street, Lexington SC 29072
For more information about Palmetto Renovations of Columbia, Inc., please visit our website at ------------
Summary/objective
The Accounting Specialist will prepare financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Develop, maintain, and update a documented system of policies and procedures for financial management and accounting.
• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Prepares periodic balance sheets, income statements, profit and loss statements, and internal financial audits.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from financial institutions.
• Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies the payment of invoices are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competencies
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, or similar software.
• Proficient with QuickBooks Accounting software.
Supervisory responsibilities
None
Work environment
Indoor office environment
Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate a computer and perform accounting activities in an office environment, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds/6.8Kg at times.
Travel required:
To financial institutions.
Required education and experience:
• High School/GED
• 3+ years of accounting experience
Preferred education and experience
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Professional Certification in Accounting, Finance, or related accounting software
Background check and Drug Test requirements
Must be able to pass a background check and drug during the interview process.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Palmetto Renovations of Columbia, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About Palmetto Renovations of Columbia, Inc.:
Founded in 2013, Palmetto Renovations of Columbia, Inc. is a locally owned renovations company. We have a reputation for excellence, not just in our craftsmanship, but also customer service. We are looking for dedicated, hard workers with initiative who have the desire to grow to join our team!
Company address: 713 West Main Street, Lexington SC 29072
For more information about Palmetto Renovations of Columbia, Inc., please visit our website at ------------