Accounting Analyst – Long-Term Contract Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Accounting Analyst – Long-Term Contract Ferretti Search Charleston, SC 29492 The Senior Accounting Analyst will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day accounting and general ledger entries for our client. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and the ability to work independently. The Senior Accounting Analyst should possess strong analytical, technology, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day accounting and general ledger entries for the Company’s entities. Reconcile selected general ledger accounts. Maintain, enhance, and develop internal controls. Assist with the preparation of monthly trial balances, balance sheets, and income statements. Lead the month-end close process for 3-4 wholly-owned entities. Ensure that monthly and quarterly financial reports are accurate and timely. Prepare financial reports, including ad-hoc GL reports, management statements, AR reports, AP reports, sales tax reports, cash flow projections, budgets, variance reports, and quarterly reports. Participate in oversight of banking/financing relationships and reporting to lenders and financial partners. Assist with the development of the annual budget process, including preparing variance analysis and capital expenditure project status reports. Maintain company/property fixed asset records, including annual amortization and depreciation for book and tax purposes. Perform bank reconciliations. Assist with the implementation of a new ERP/Accounting System (Sage). Serve as a liaison to external accountants and various business stakeholders. Provide required weekly and monthly data and reporting to external consultants and vendors, such as payroll and benefits processors, independent CPAs, auditors, and tax preparers. Assist with the preparation and submission of personal property and sales tax return filings. Research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Collectively supervise with the other assistant controllers the personnel in the accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting departments

Experience/Requirements:

3+ years of experience within an accounting function. Private company experience preferred. Strong background in debits and credits, bank reconciliations, month-end close processes, journal entries, and Microsoft Excel. Exceptional attention to detail. Strong communication skills – verbal and written. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract, Temporary Pay:

$30.00 – $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Experience:

recent month end close and journal entries: 3 years (Required) reconciliations: 3 years (Required)

Microsoft Excel:

3 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Charleston, SC 29492 (Required)

Work Location:

In person