Position Title: Accounting Clerk III

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Clearance: DoD Secret Clearance

Position Overview:

SPN Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced and meticulous Accounting Clerk III to join our Department of Defense contract team in Charleston, South Carolina. The successful candidate will maintain journals or subsidiary ledgers of an accounting system and balance/reconcile accounts, as well as perform a range of accounting tasks. A comprehensive understanding of bookkeeping, accounting procedures, and automated accounting systems is necessary for this role.

Key Requirements:

Option 1:

Education: Associate Degree in Business.

Experience: Two (2) years of clerical accounting experience, which includes the following:

• Maintaining journals or subsidiary ledgers of an accounting system and balancing and reconciling accounts: The candidate must have experience in the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions into appropriate accounts, as well as balancing and reconciling these accounts to ensure data integrity.
• Performing one or more accounting tasks: The candidate must demonstrate experience in verifying the internal consistency, completeness, and mathematical accuracy of accounting documents, examining, and verifying the clerical accuracy of various types of reports, lists, calculations, etc., and making entries or adjustments to accounts.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of established and standardized bookkeeping and accounting procedures and techniques: The candidate should have a thorough understanding of established accounting principles and standards and their practical application.
• Knowledge and understanding of the terminology, codes, and processes used in automated accounting systems: The candidate should be proficient in using automated accounting software and understand the specific terminology and codes used within these systems.

Option 2:

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: Four (4) years of clerical accounting experience, with the same specific experience requirements as Option 1.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain journals or subsidiary ledgers of the accounting system, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Balance and reconcile accounts, verifying data integrity and resolving any discrepancies.
• Verify the internal consistency, completeness, and mathematical accuracy of accounting documents.
• Examine and verify the clerical accuracy of various types of reports, lists, and calculations.
• Make entries or adjustments to accounts as necessary.
• Adhere to established and standardized bookkeeping and accounting procedures and techniques.
• Use automated accounting systems proficiently, understanding the specific terminology and codes used within these systems.

Desirable Skills and Qualities:

The ideal candidate will have excellent numerical skills, a high level of attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. They should be proficient in using accounting software and have excellent data entry skills. The ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion is also essential.

SPN Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.