Staff Accountant
Fort Mill, SC | Full-Time | $60-70K
TEC Carolinas, a Guardian Fire Services Company, is a trusted leader in fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property. With decades of expertise, we specialize in delivering top-quality fire and protection systems to ensure safety and compliance for our clients.
The Staff Accountant p rovides support for the day-to-day processing of accounting transactions within the company's accounting group; ensuring that policies and procedures are followed to achieve accurate and timely processing for payables and recording of received financial data. Staff Accountant complies and maintains records and provides necessary reports to ensure correct and compliant asset and expense management. The position oversees Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and interacts with Payroll and Human Resources to ensure seamless integration of renewals, reporting, certifications, etc. The position serves as a critical role in the company's success. Is a critical thinker and team player supporting the Controller in making sure that GAAP Principals are followed, and information that we provide is accurate and reliable as it pertains to Job Costing and Budgets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Protects company assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal financial controls and office protocol
Knows and understands Business Intelligence tools to optimize Revenue Operations.
Displays exceptional project management skills and implements a proactive strategy that drives business results and enhances the accounting staff's experience
Displays knowledge of technical accounting functions; experience in financial record keeping and bookkeeping. Exhibits strong problem-solving skills both with accounting and people issues
Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal departmental processes; ensuring that appropriate practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization, i.e. data integrations and reporting
Supports, Reviews and executes on the month-end, quarter end and year end closing processes.
Oversees journal entries for items such as accruals, deferrals, reclass, and interdepartmental entries into the general ledger.
Performs account analysis and makes sure that entries and balances are correct.
Reconciles and agrees accounts to general ledger. Bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, agree A/R and A/P aging to General Ledger, Prepaid accounts, etc.
Hands on responsibility for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Job Costing, and Billing associates as needed
Prepares monthly financial package for distribution to management and CPA
Prepares invoices and bank deposits, including cash deposits, credit card transactions and change receipt, including release authorizations with bank; collaborates with accounting staff on clerical or administrative duties or needs to accomplish tasks
Reconciles the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are account for and properly posted; verifies discrepancies and initiates resolution with clients
Supports Controller in overseeing the consistent effort in Collections.
Interacts effectively with all customer service and technician departments regarding invoice questions and corrections
Assists with payroll processing as needed and ensures payroll and accounting reconciled with retirement funds, benefits, etc.
Assists all managers and principals to resolve questions or disputes concerning vendor accounts
Makes and receives vendor phone calls to review and/or verify vendor account and invoices
Complies with the company's polices and business ethics
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing and achieving results
Helps to identify continuous improvement in accounting processes and offers solutions to promote efficiency
Adheres to all company employment policies and safe practices
Performs other duties as assigned
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**** Why You'll Love Working Here
At TEC Carolinas, we believe in investing in our employees' success. Here's what you can expect:
Competitive Pay : Compensation tailored to your experience and expertise.
Comprehensive Benefits : Including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Future Savings : A 401(k) plan with employer match.
Paid Time Off : Generous PTO and paid holidays to support work-life balance.
Professional Development : Ongoing training and opportunities for career growth.
Tools and Resources : Access to the equipment and support you need to succeed.
We Value All Experiences
We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we're looking for.
We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem-solving and more creative thinking, so we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
Our Commitment to Diversity
TEC Carolinas is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to an inclusive experience for all applicants and will make reasonable accommodations in the interview process, to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values integrity, collaboration, and growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward becoming part of the TEC Carolinas family.
If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career and contribute to a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!