Senior Accountant

AKRE & Associates; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

AKRE & Associates in Greenville, SC, seeks a Senior Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations across locations and business units, reporting to the CEO. You will manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, weekly payroll, and sales/use tax reporting, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate will be organized, dependable, and capable of handling multiple responsibilities while protecting financial information and meeting

Qualifications

• Two+ years of accounting experience including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and office software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy in financial data.

Responsibilities

• Review and post payments to case records; manage accounts receivable and refunds.
• Process vendor invoices and expense statements; resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor bank activity; perform reconciliations and Positive Pay tasks.
• Process weekly payroll with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Prepare monthly sales/use tax reports for each location and filings.
• Maintain organized financial records and support leadership and HR.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time-management

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks Enterprise (Desktop)

Bill.com

Positive Pay

Job description

Anticipated Schedule: Monday-Friday, approximately 35-40 hours per week

Compensation: $58,000-$77,000 annually

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting and financial operations across multiple locations and business units. Reporting directly to the CEO, this hands-on position will support accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, weekly payroll, sales and use tax reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing a variety of accounting responsibilities while maintaining accurate records, meeting deadlines, and protecting confidential financial information.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Contracts

Review case types, charges, cash advances, and contract details for accuracy and completeness before releasing transactions. Post customer ACH, check, and financing payments to case records, and process accounts receivable adjustments and refunds.

Accounts Payable

Process, code, and submit vendor invoices and Visa expense statements through automated bill-payment systems. Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and statement issues promptly.

Banking & Reconciliations

Monitor daily bank activity, upload Positive Pay files, and resolve banking exceptions within required deadlines. Process electronic check deposits, manual checks, and ACH transfers, and complete recurring bank reconciliations.

Payroll

Process weekly payroll accurately and on time while maintaining strict confidentiality. Partner with HR and leadership to resolve payroll questions and prepare supporting payroll reports.

Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax reports for each location. Maintain complete, organized documentation supporting tax calculations and location-specific filings.

Accounting Administration

Manage accounting correspondence, maintain organized financial records, and monitor location dashboards. Reconcile petty cash accounts and provide general accounting support to leadership and HR.

Apply and uphold internal control policies to safeguard financial assets and maintain general ledger integrity. Identify, investigate, and correct transaction discrepancies before accounts are finalized.

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, or a related field.
• A strong understanding of basic accounting principles, with experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general office software.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling financial and payroll information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise (Desktop).
• Experience supporting accounting operations across multiple locations.
• Familiarity with banking platforms, Positive Pay, and accounts payable automation software such as Bill.com.
• Experience with regulatory, preneed, or sales-tax reporting.