Staff Accountant

Medical Services of America, Inc.; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Services of America in Lexington, SC is hiring an entry-level Staff Accountant to support monthly close, maintain accurate ledgers, and assist with financial reporting. This in-person role provides a foundation in corporate accounting within a supportive team.

You’ll prepare journal entries, assist with reconciliations, and help with audits and reports under the supervision of a Senior Accountant and the Controller.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, entry-level position.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create monthly journal entries including inter-company and reclassifications.
• Edit, approve, and post journal entries and maintain month-end audit trail.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assist reports.
• Coordinate audits of general ledger accounts and respond to inquiries.
• Assist with general ledger reporting and fixed asset sub-ledger tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Staff Accountant | Medical Services of America

The Tone: This is an entry-level role at Medical Services of America, Inc., located in Lexington, SC. As a provider of medical services, the company offers a supportive environment focused on team well-being through robust benefits and career growth opportunities. This Staff Accountant position is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization, ensuring smooth operations and reliable reporting.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Lexington, SC
• Team: Reports to a Senior Accountant and Controller
• Mission: Support the financial operations and month-end close processes by ensuring accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) Payroll & HR software, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)

What You’ll Actually Do

• Journal Entries: Create standard monthly journal entries, including inter-company, standard reclassification, and booking entries.
• Transaction Management: Edit, obtain approvals for, and post monthly journal entries prepared by other team members, while also printing and maintaining month-end audit trail documentation.
• Reconciliations & Reports: Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assist in the preparation of month-end financial reports.
• Audits & Research: Coordinate and conduct audits of general ledger accounts and accounts payable vendors as directed, and research and respond to monthly P&L inquiry forms from field personnel.
• Financial System Support: Assist in general ledger report development and design, implement requested modifications, and help maintain the fixed asset sub-ledger.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; this is an entry-level accounting position.
• Experience: Required proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, proven problem-solving abilities, the capacity to work effectively under limited supervision, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bonus: Minimum of two years of accounting experience preferred; strong preference for experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) Payroll & HR software.