Staff Accountant - 10X Recruiting Partners
Charleston, SC
About the Job
Staff Accountant
Description
We are in search of a Staff Accountant to join our client’s well-established construction company based in Ravenel, South Carolina. In this in-office role, you will be tasked with handling a variety of financial tasks, among them processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, preparing financial statements, and maintaining an organized general ledger. You will also be involved in payroll processing, tax preparation, fixed asset tracking, and month-end closing procedures.
Responsibilities:
Accurately input all financial transactions into the accounting system, this includes sales, purchases, expenses, and payroll.
Handle accounts payable/receivable, this involves processing invoices, managing customer payments, and following up on outstanding receivables.
Regularly reconcile bank statements to ensure the accuracy of the company's cash balances.
Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements like income statements and balance sheets.
Calculate and process employee payroll, this includes deductions and tax withholdings.
Assist with the preparation of federal and state tax returns, including quarterly estimates.
Maintain a well-organized general ledger, ensuring proper classification of all transactions.
Record and depreciate fixed assets.
Perform necessary adjustments and closing procedures at the end of each month.
Requirements
Applicants must possess expertise in Account Reconciliation.
Proficiency in Balance Sheet Reconciliation is a critical requirement.
Mastery of Bank Reconciliations is expected.
Experience in managing General Ledger is necessary.
Candidates should be able to handle Journal Entries effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
Experience in Month End Close operations is required.
Knowledge of Sage software is beneficial.
Bachelors or Masters in Accounting (or a related degree) is preferred.
2 or more years of Accounting experience in a Construction (or related industry) is preferred.