What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Merkel Church of Christ?
Description
Position Overview
This is an outstanding opportunity for a recent accounting or finance graduate who wants to build a career—not simply process transactions. Working alongside experienced accounting and finance professionals, you will gain exposure to corporate accounting, hospitality operations, treasury management, real estate development, construction accounting, and financial reporting. We are looking for someone who is curious, dependable, and eager to learn. As our company grows, we are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our corporate accounting team.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will grow over time based on experience and performance, but initially include:
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in producing accurate work, and wants to build a long-term career in accounting and finance. The ideal candidate is motivated to learn, willing to ask questions, and excited by the opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding company.
About Bennett Hospitality
Join one of the Southeast's premier hospitality companies. Bennett Hospitality is a privately owned real estate development and hospitality company that owns, develops, and manages an expanding portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and retail properties throughout Charleston, Savannah, and Montana. Our portfolio includes some of the region's most recognized hospitality assets, and we continue to pursue exciting new development opportunities.
Position Overview
This is an outstanding opportunity for a recent accounting or finance graduate who wants to build a career—not simply process transactions. Working alongside experienced accounting and finance professionals, you will gain exposure to corporate accounting, hospitality operations, treasury management, real estate development, construction accounting, and financial reporting. We are looking for someone who is curious, dependable, and eager to learn. As our company grows, we are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our corporate accounting team.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will grow over time based on experience and performance, but initially include:
- Process accounts payable invoices and ensure accurate coding
- Assist with weekly payment processing and vendor management
- Support monthly financial close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Assist with preparation of monthly financial reporting packages
- Help maintain loan files and organize monthly lender reporting
- Assist with treasury administration, including cash reporting and banking activities
- Support construction accounting and project administration for development projects
- Prepare daily operational reports for company leadership
- Assist with a variety of accounting, finance, and special projects as the company continues to grow
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or graduating soon)
- Internship or prior accounting experience is a plus but not required
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to learn quickly and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Sage Intacct or other accounting software is a plus
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in producing accurate work, and wants to build a long-term career in accounting and finance. The ideal candidate is motivated to learn, willing to ask questions, and excited by the opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding company.
About Bennett Hospitality
Join one of the Southeast's premier hospitality companies. Bennett Hospitality is a privately owned real estate development and hospitality company that owns, develops, and manages an expanding portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and retail properties throughout Charleston, Savannah, and Montana. Our portfolio includes some of the region's most recognized hospitality assets, and we continue to pursue exciting new development opportunities.