ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

WHO WE ARE

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Incorporated, is a community-based organization that works in partnership with our local communities to deliver quality services, assistance, and opportunities to eligible customers with emphasis placed on education, employment, and developing self-sufficiency. GLEAMNS is the largest community action agency in South Carolina.  We provide a “hand-up” to families dedicated to lifting themselves from poverty.We want you to join our team where we are…People Helping People. GLEAMNS is a qualified employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program where your student loans are eligible for forgiveness!

THE MISSION

The ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST is expected to:

• Ensure accurate accounting of all Agency revenue and expenses.
• Prepare and process the bi-weekly payroll and all related duties associated with payroll.
• Oversee all aspects of the payment process for employees.

A SNAPSHOT OF EXCITING THINGS YOU WILL DO:

• Accurately create, post, and update journal entries for accounting revenue and expenses.
• Processing checks, reconciling accounts, and creating general ledger reports at the end of each month.
• Compile monthly financial statements for review and approval.
• Verify approvals, sign-offs and missed punches on timekeeping system. Retrieve information from timekeeping system and edit batches as necessary. Edit timesheets for funding allocations. Prepare bi-weekly payroll for staff, including processing paper timesheets where necessary.
• Prepare journal entries related to payroll for approval. Work in tandem with Payroll Clerk and Human Resources Department to accurately reflect changes and resolve payroll matters.
• Maintain accurate accrual accounting to include but not limit to leave accruals.
• Process payroll, including deducting legal requirements and benefits options. Maintain supporting documents and files.
• Prepare a variety of payroll and accounting reports for documentation and auditing purposes.
• Prepare quarterly and annual payroll returns.
• Process W-2 forms, 1099 forms, and income tax information.
• Record third party sick pay for Worker’s Compensation and benefits insurance payments. Prepare quarterly reports.
• Verify income for employees according to legal guidelines.
• Any other job-related duties deemed necessary by the CFO or other appropriate Manager.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Leadership — Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction in a way that develops teamwork and high performance.
• Time Management — Balance and prioritize responsibilities in a manner that allows for multi-tasking and ensuring you complete your work on time.
• Initiative — Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

• Analytical Thinking — Analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Adaptability/Flexibility — Be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

• Communicates effectively: Demonstrate the ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally with active listening, observing, speaking and empathizing. Employ excellent verbal and written communication skills when communicating internally with employees to discuss and resolve payroll issues and concerns and can communicate with the rest of the fiscal department and auditors.
• Service-Oriented: Developing constructive relationships with students, parents, and Agency staff.
• Technology savvy: Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to accurately program, enter data, or process information.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Team Player: Work effectively in a team environment.
• Problem Solver: Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Work Ethic: Positive attitude, assertive, dependable, and energetic.
• Critical Thinking: Use reasoning to determine alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or another related field preferred, with a minimum 2 years’ relevant experience. Associate Degree in Accounting or another related field accepted, with a minimum 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Relevant experience and coursework include, but not limited to, computer payroll time reporting and processing, bookkeeping, computer accounting and all payroll deductions. 
• Data entry skills involving a combination of technical computer skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of accounting software programs, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and exhibit cooperative, enthusiastic, dedicated, flexible, dependable and friendly attitude.
• Must be able to work well on a team.

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: CFO

Benefits:

• South Carolina State Health Plan, dental, and vision insurance

• Short term and long-term disability insurance
• South Carolina State Retirement System
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – a student loan forgiveness program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off- sick and vacation
• Holidays

Schedule:

8:00AM-5:00PM Monday through Friday.

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc. considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.

GLEAMNS HUMAN RESOURCES, INC. IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER.

Please contact us at: https://www.gleamnshrc.org/menus/human-resources.html or call 864.223.8434.