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Accounting/Payables Specialist

Powdersville Water is searching for a qualified candidate to fill an open "Accounting/Payables Specialist" position. The primary responsibility of the Accounting Specialist is to perform such duties as receiving, analyzing and coding accounting and accounts payable documents, posting entries to general ledger, reviewing and maintaining internal records, reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing month-end and other financial reports, assisting with the year-end audit and annual budget preparation. This position requires financial analysis, attention to detail, organization, ability to multi-task, and manage multiple priorities, adherence to company policies and maintaining confidentiality. The individual must work well with all levels of management, board members, banking and vendor personnel and the public.

Key Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain Daily Cash Report
• Prepare and post all month-end journal entries in General Ledger
• Examine AP invoices for appropriate documentation, approvals, correct sales tax rate, etc.
• Maintain spreadsheets on various expense categories
• Prepare month-end financial reporting package
• Process W-9 requests and maintain W-9 and Certificate of Insurance records for Form 1099-year end processing and Workers Comp annual audit
• Prepare year end annotated financial package for external auditors and assist them as needed
• Maintain purchase order log and verify purchases made against PO until PO is fully closed

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting with an emphasis in general ledger, financial statement preparation, and accounts payable, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that requires the outlined knowledge, skills and ability.
• Proficiency in computer skills to include all Microsoft office software (Excel, Word, Outlook), Adobe, and Internet.
• Experience with Tyler Technologies ERP Pro 10 (General Ledger, Utility Billing, and Project Accounting) is a plus.
• Valid SC driver's license required

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Participation in the South Carolina Retirement System
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Annual service-pay bonus

This is a full-time position, working a minimum of 40 hours per week, with the possibility of overtime, depending on workload during certain times of the year. PW offers market-competitive compensation, based on experience, that includes excellent benefits.

"Powdersville Water is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time."