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Job Details

Position:
Accountant

Company:
Palmetto Railways - (SCDOCO) - Charleston, SC , USA


Job Description:

ACCOUNTANT

POSITION SUMMARY:


Position reports to the Director of Finance & Administration.  Assists in the creation, maintenance, and review of accounting records and in the verification and documentation of financial transactions.  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Team player with a strong attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency
  • Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion
  • Ability to communicate effectively and to deal courteously and effectively with management, employees, co-workers, customers, and vendors
  • Perform other administrative tasks as needed or assigned by the Director of Finance & Administration and/or the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
  • Knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office & QuickBooks
  • Valid SC driver’s license required

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform payroll functions including but not limited to: collect and enter time sheets, calculate overtime, input hours & related data, reconcile data, create checks, prepare reports
  • Perform accounts payable function including but not limited to: review and enter bills into accounting system with correct account, class codes, invoice dates and due dates, calculate sales tax as necessary, create & print checks, make copies and prepare for filing
  • Perform revenue and accounts receivable functions including but not limited to: invoice customers as necessary, post deposits received, complete and audit monthly operating charges. 
  • Assist in financial reporting
  • Provide front desk, phone back-up and other administrative duties as necessary

The duties listed are representative of the job; however, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties a person may be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and back ground checks. Applicant must be qualified to obtain a TWIC card.

 

 

Rev.10.21.21


Contact Information

Brian McCall
Phone: 843-329-4284
Fax: NA
[email protected]

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