2025 Accountant

GEL Engineering, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Gym membership reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in Charleston seeks an Accounting professional to manage cash management, accounts payable and receivable, and assist with financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate will have strong technology skills, attention to detail, and a background in accounting. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Two years of technical education or five years in an accounting department.
• Experience in data analysis and generation of financial statements.
• High ethical standards and core values alignment.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and expense reimbursements.
• Prepare and process invoices for services rendered.
• Reconcile employee and bank accounts.

Skills

Excellent technology skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Excel

Understanding of debits and credits

Team player

Education

College degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Two-year technical education plus three years’ experience

Tools

SAGE 300 ERP

SAP Concur

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summary

This position provides the opportunity to join a dynamic team and is responsible for various day-to-day activities within the Accounting Department. Those activities may include but are not limited to cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts, generating reports, data analysis, preparing financial statements and related workpapers, manipulating spreadsheets and electronic data, mastering software systems, assisting with automation opportunities and software implementation/upgrades and performing various other administrative duties relating to accounting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities May Include

• Accounts Payable-process vendor invoices, expense reimbursements and recurring monthly payments
• Posting consultant timesheets, managing subcontract & reimbursable expenses in Project Management system
• Reconciliation of employee credit cards and purchasing cards
• Accounts Receivable-prepare and process invoices for services rendered & manage collections
• Handle customer relationships & reconcile customer accounts
• Processing of journal entries & allocations
• Reconciliation of bank accounts
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and related working papers
• Research and data analysis
• Communication with internal and external parties
• Opportunities for cross training on various accounting functions and across GEL Divisions & Affiliates

Education/Experience

• College degree in Business Administration or Accounting preferred but not required
• Two-year technical education plus three years’ experience, or
• Five years’ experience working in an Accounting Department

Skills

• Excellent technology skills (spreadsheets, accounting software systems, AI tools)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player
• Attention to detail and good organization skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle a large volume of transactions
• Understanding of debits and credits
• Proficient in Excel
• Possess high ethical standards and the Core Values of The GEL Group
• SAGE 300 ERP
• SAP Concur
• Revver (formally e-file cabinet)
• Microsoft Excel

What We Offer

• Commitment to safety
• Corporate values that promote respect, integrity, and innovation
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Life insurance plans, including Accident and Critical Illness plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and holiday leave

General Comments

This Position Description is intended to provide a general guideline of the requirements, duties, and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive description of the position, nor is it intended to place limitations on the position. As with all positions in the company, the successful employee will constantly look for ways to contribute to the well-being of the company, and thereby to their own well-being and success in their own professional career.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.