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Sr. Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,768 / year median in South Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Review transaction details, contract information, charges, and related records to confirm accounting accuracy before entries are finalized.
- Apply customer payments, financing activity, and other receipts to the appropriate accounts while handling necessary adjustments and refund processing.
- Code and process vendor invoices and corporate card expenses through automated payment platforms, ensuring timely and accurate submission.
- Partner with vendors and internal departments to investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, statement issues, and outstanding questions.
- Oversee daily banking activity, submit Positive Pay files, address exceptions within required timeframes, and complete recurring bank reconciliations.
- Process deposits, manual check activity, electronic transfers, and other cash transactions while maintaining complete supporting documentation.
- Administer weekly payroll with a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to established deadlines.
- Prepare monthly sales and use tax filings for multiple locations and maintain records that support calculations, reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain organized accounting records, reconcile petty cash, monitor operational dashboards, and provide day-to-day accounting support to leadership and HR.
- Uphold internal control standards, identify transaction discrepancies, and make corrections needed to protect financial accuracy and general ledger integrity.