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Position:
Accountant

Company:
Palmetto Railways - Charleston, SC , USA

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

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