Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant

Job Overview

Universal Benefits is seeking to hire an experienced bookkeeper/accountant in our Sumter, SC headquarters. This position is open for immediate hire offering great pay and benefits. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing comprehensive accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

This is NOT an entry level position. You will hold a key role in serving as department leader with monthly financial reporting and audit preparation. You must be ADVANCED with the capability to fulfill the following requirements:

This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your technical accounting knowledge and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment committed to excellence.

Duties

• Oversee and perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliation, and month-end closing procedures.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections while maintaining accurate records.
• Prepare and interpret financial statements, reports, and summaries to support strategic decision-making.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other regulatory standards.
• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms to streamline financial operations.
• Perform cash flow analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to support organizational financial planning.
• Ensure adherence to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls and LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) regulations where applicable.
• Assist with internal audits, external audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Mentor junior staff members in bookkeeping best practices and technical accounting procedures.
• Support complex projects involving corporate finance, governmental accounting, or non-profit accounting initiatives.

Requirements

*Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Bookkeeping preferred

CPA eligible preferred

5 years related experience

• *MUST BE ABLE TO RECONCILE ACCOUNTS*
• *HIGHLY PROFICIENT IN QUICKBOOKS*
• Develop monthly financial statements, including cash flow, profit and loss statements and balance sheets
• Knowledge in preparing quarterly and monthly tax returns, along with payroll, operating and business taxes
• Comply with federal, state and local SAFS Rules (Statement of Financial Accounting Standards) by studying and enforcing adherence to policies and procedures; filing reports and advising management on needed actions
• Maintain and balance general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries, prepare trial balance and reconciling errors
• Requires an ability to balance several responsibilities, this role will be a liaison and partner to external auditors and internal stakeholders with regular participation in group meetings.Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills; high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Leadership and supervisory experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person