Accountant In Bank Jobs in Florence, SC (NOW HIRING)

The Staff Accountant develops precise financial data and keeps accurate accounting records in all journals and ledgers. Provides support to the Director of Finance to ensure all financial activities and processes are compliant with state and federal regulations and conducted timely.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Responsible for accounts payable, including but not limited to purchase order entry, check issuance, ACH/epayment recording, utility tracking, vendor relations, prepaid allocations, lease/SBITA monitoring, and documentation compliance.
• Performs general ledger/general journal review and reconciliation including the preparation of required journal entries and adjustments.
• Assists in the development of the audited financial statements, footnotes, and other required financial reporting to external agencies.
• Aids in budget development and monitoring.
• Processes 1099NEC IRS Tax reporting annually.
• Participates in all phases of audits, reviews, and monitoring and analysis of finance records and documents by all contracting agencies and all federal, state, and county authorities.
• Prepares weekly and monthly financial reports/statements for internal use.
• Calculates and applies for Motor Fuel Refunds through SCDOR monthly.
• Reconciles credit card transactions and confirms completion of required documentation every month.
• Manages the counting of fare revenue and the preparation for bank deposit.
• Assists in the review of new GASB pronouncements and the implementation of new requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in accounting from an accredited fouryear college or university and five years' experience in finance in a public agency or governmental entity.
• Corresponding years of experience may be considered as substitute for the level of education desired.
BENEFITS

SC State Retirement and Health benefits: PDRTA covers 100% of the employee premium for eligible health insurance coverage. This employer-paid amount is also applied as a discount toward any additional premiums, including dependent coverage. PDRTA provides $30,000 in Optional Life Insurance coverage at no cost, employees may also elect additional Optional Life Insurance coverage up to three (3) times their annual salary. Additional benefits include vision plan, dental insurance, long-term disability, and optional life insurance. Employees have access to a free Employee Assistance Program, which includes free counseling and life management services. Full-time employees are eligible for holiday pay, annual leave, sick leave, personal days, floating holidays, and community service leave.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must pass a criminal background check and receive a negative result from a non-DOT pre-employment drug screen.

The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority (PDRTA) has a strong commitment to the community it serves and its employees. As an equal opportunity employer, PDRTA strives to have a workforce that reflects the community it serves. PDRTA is committed to taking employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, upgrading, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and treatment of employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Furthermore, PDRTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them because of a disability or to practice or observe their religion, absent undue hardship.