Staff Accountant

Compensation is based on qualifications, including education and relevant experience.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Payroll & Employee Benefits

• Responsible for processing bi-weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Maintain proper documentation, withhold, reconcile and ensure submission of levy’s, garnishments, insurance withholdings, and 401k deferrals and loans.
• Preform monthly reconciliations of employee benefits and deductions.
• Ensure accuracy and timely filing of all payroll tax returns and year-end W-2s.
• Coordinate with Human Resources for all changes to employee records and onboard all clients in monthly payroll process.

Accounting & Reporting

• Reconcile bookkeeping ledgers.
• Manage fixed asset list and record depreciation monthly.
• Submit DHHS billing weekly and reconcile reports as income as received.
• Prepare and post weekly deposits.
• Complete monthly journal entries as assigned.
• Prepare month-end closing entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with grant compliance and reimbursement requests.
• Prepare supporting schedules for annual financial audit.
• Assist with Accounts Payable as necessay.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive financial and payroll information.
• Ensure all financial records and personnel files meet HUD, GAAP, State, Federal, and Agency standards and requirements.
• Other duties as assigned. Duties and/or expectations subject to change.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The Staff Accountant may be required to perform lifting of objects weighing less than 50 pounds. The Staff Accountant must be capable of effective verbal and written communication with individuals served, families, co-workers and visitors. The Staff Accountant must be capable of moving intermittently throughout the day and performing such activities as kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions, standing, bending, walking, sitting and stooping.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Staff Accountant is subject to an office work setting with the ability to operate standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and 10-key punch calculator. The Staff Accountant may be required to work in other positions and program areas as needed; is subject to exposure to communicable diseases and physical assault. The Staff Accountant represents the agency in a positive manner and establishes effective working relationships with vendors, staff members and visitors.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to write the English language in a legible manner, ability to relate harmoniously with co-workers and families, ability to follow directions, ability to work independently, ability to complete quality work in a timely manner to meet State, Federal and Agency deadlines, solid understanding of debits and credits, proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, and Adobe, ability to exercise independent judgment, a good understanding of full-cycle payroll, payroll tax reporting, payroll reconciliations including benefits and garnishments, accounting, and bookkeeping. The ability to relate harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, and visitors.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ of solid experience and understanding of full-cycle payroll and accounting/bookkeeping; or equivalent, experience with accounting software and data entry required. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, UKG, or Sylogist is a plus.

Other: Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Category: This positon is designated as Essential. In an emergency, Essential Personnel may be required to report for duty to maintain the health, safety and security of individuals receiving supports, or to provide essential Agency functions, despite official governmental declarations.