Accountant

A&E Engineering - Batesville, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Batesville, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As the general accountant for A&E Engineering, A&E Professional Resources, A&E Installation Services, and any other entities with common ownership, this role assists accounts payable and the accounting manager with daily tasks and serves as designated back-up for accounting tasks and purchasing. This position involves a variety of responsibilities including reviewing client contracts, managing risk, processing job request forms, creating projects in the accounting system, and handling cash receipts and transfers. The accountant will also create invoices, manage accounts receivable collections, submit tax filings, reconcile the general ledger, process corporate credit card statements, maintain fixed assets, compile AP checks, manage bank deposits, work with auditors, and process monthly payroll.

Responsibilities

• Review client contracts and non-disclosure agreements and advise on areas that need to be addressed.
• Risk management.
• Process job request forms and create projects in the accounting system.
• Create project resource plans, as needed.
• Enter all cash receipts and cash transfers.
• Create all invoices and send to clients.
• Work with project managers to issue client invoices and manage account receivable collections.
• Submit monthly and quarterly sales and use tax filings by state.
• Reconcile general ledger.
• Process corporate credit card statements.
• Maintain fixed assets sub-ledger and record depreciation each month.
• Compile AP checks weekly and mail.
• Responsible for bank deposits.
• Work with auditors and prepare required audit schedules.
• Backup to purchasing department.
• Process monthly payroll.

Requirements

• BS in Accounting, Finance or related field with 5 years experience.
• 3 years accounting experience, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, purchasing, fixed assets, payroll, and sales and use tax filing.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP system(s).
• Familiarity with Quick Books.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation