Accounting Technician Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Accounting Technician Sumeru INC Columbia, SC 29229 Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to complex clerical/accounting functions such as inventory balancing, reconciliations, generating refund request letters, processing disbursements and deposits, keying journal entries and logging items in accordance with standard procedures in one or more of the following areas; general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable or related financial area. Completes special projects and resolves routine problems.

• 25% Prepares various in depth financial data associated with refunds, invoices, recoupments, adjustments, cash disbursements, deposits, check voids and reissues, disputes, correspondence, or other data in support of the finance or accounting function.

Ensures data is complete, accurate, and organized for processing. Provides supervisor with daily, weekly, and/or monthly summary reports of accounting activities for the position.

• 25% Completes moderately difficult to complex research using financial reporting systems, files, and other means to identify errors such as overpayments or misapplication of funds. Resolves most questions and problems, referring most complex issues to higher levels.
• 25% Performs calculations on financial documents to ensure accuracy of bank deposits, receipts, disbursements, refunds, or other accounting-related items.
• 15% Provides other support duties related to the accounting/finance function that may include monitoring financial systems, tracking funds, balancing accounts, maintaining inventory and receiving cash funds from customers, etc. Assists less experienced accounting clerks as needed.
• 10% Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations.

Responds to telephone and written inquiries from internal and external customers to ensure accurate billing, payments and/or collections.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Good oral and written communication and customer service skills. Excellent organization skills and attention to detail. Strong business math skills.

Required Software and Tools:

Microsoft Office.

Work Environment:

Typical office environment.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance. or Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance plus 2 years of experience supporting accounting or financial operations OR 4 years of experience supporting accounting or financial operations.

Required Work Experience:

See Education.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract, Temporary Pay:

$15.00 – $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

QuickBooks:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Columbia, SC 29229 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Columbia, SC 29229: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person