Accounting Specialist Job at Hammes Staffing in North Charleston

Are you an experienced bookkeeper with a keen eye for detail and a passion for helping businesses stay financially organized? We are seeking a dedicated Bookkeeper/Accounting Specialist to support our operations with a range of essential accounting tasks. If you have a strong background in accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), payroll, reconciliations, and reporting, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Activity Monitoring:
• Post and monitor all invoice activity to ensure accurate records and timely processing.
• Accounts Receivable (A/R):
• Prepare and submit detailed A/R reports to management regularly.
• Handle collections for outstanding invoices, working to ensure timely payments.
• Accounts Payable (A/P):
• Record collections and enter A/P transactions into the accounting system.
• Monitor payments to ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors.
• Prepare checks for CFO’s signature.
• Payroll:
• Manage and prepare commission reports for the CFO and Sales Manager’s approval.
• Assist in payroll preparation, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Reconciliation:
• Reconcile credit card statements and bank accounts regularly to ensure accurate financial records.
• Financial Reporting:
• Prepare and present monthly performance reports to management, including:
• Sales reports
• A/R vs. A/P cash flow analysis
• Profit and Loss (P&L) statements
• Balance sheets
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting as needed.
• Inventory Management (Minor):
• Help manage and report on inventory items, ensuring accurate records and timely reporting. This is a smaller part of the role but still important.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• High Proficiency in ADP and QuickBooks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial data.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Experience with small business accounting and working directly with management is preferred.

Preferred:

• Experience in the construction or home improvement industries is a plus.
• Prior experience working with commission-based payroll or handling A/R and A/P for a growing business.