Senior Accountant

Purpose of Position

To support the successful operation of the Accounting Department by performing payroll processing, month end accounting, year-end audit support, and other accounting functions in accordance with GAAP, KICA's Covenants, Financial Controls Manual, and established accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties

1.       Payroll Processing

• Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of KICA's bi-weekly payroll in accordance with established payroll procedures and internal controls.
• Review and process authorized employee payroll changes, including pay rate changes, deductions, garnishments, incentives, bonuses, reimbursements, and other approved payroll adjustments.
• ·Generate and process payroll for salaried and hourly employees and validate payroll activity against approved time, employee changes, and supporting documentation.
• Perform pre-processing payroll audits to ensure the accuracy and completeness of earnings, deductions, taxes, employee changes, and other payroll activity.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and coordinate with Human Resources and other appropriate parties to address payroll-related issues.
• Prepare and maintain payroll registers, reports, reconciliations, and supporting records in accordance with established procedures and internal controls.
• Prepare and upload payroll-related journal entries to the financial accounting system and ensure payroll activity is accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Maintain payroll documentation and records in accordance with established record-retention and confidentiality requirements.
• Reconcile W-3 and end of year payroll tax forms, audit W-2s.

2.      General Ledger Accounting

• Prepare assigned month-end balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other adjusting entries.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and general ledger issues in a timely manner.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy, proper classification, and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Complete assigned month-end close responsibilities in accordance with established close schedules and deadlines.

3.      Audit Support

• Prepare assigned schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for the annual audit and assist with auditor requests in accordance with established audit timelines.
• Complete reconciliations and maintain sufficient supporting documentation for assigned balance sheet accounts before the annual audit.
• Assist with the preparation of audit selections and provide complete and accurate supporting documentation for selected transactions.
• Assist in researching and resolving audit differences, reconciling items, and other issues identified during the audit.

4.      Accounting Department Support

• Maintain proficiency in accounting software platforms and other systems utilized by the Accounting Department.
• Maintain knowledge of Accounting Department standard operating procedures and perform assigned responsibilities in accordance with established procedures.
• Participate in accounting system implementations, upgrades, automation initiatives, and process improvement projects.
• Maintain appropriate accounting records and documentation in accordance with KICA's Financial Controls Manual, internal control requirements, and record-retention policies.
• Collaborate with the Finance team and other KICA departments to research and resolve accounting matters.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency.
• Serve as backup for AR and AP accounting functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience processing payroll for over 100 employees
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently research and resolve accounting and payroll issues.
• Proficient with accounting software applications and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, Salesforce, and payroll systems is preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, positive attitude, team oriented, and solutions driven.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing, walking, bending, and sitting at a desk.
• Repetitive motion related to normal computer and desk operations.

Other requirements:

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and driving record check.
• Maintain a valid South Carolina Driver’s License

What We Offer Our Employees

• Competitive pay + robust benefits while working in one of the most beautiful island communities on the east coast
• Commute incentive pay
• 2 great health benefit plans to choose from, plus dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance coverages available
• Life insurance, short-term, long-term disability, and employee assistance program provided at no cost to employee
• HSA employer contribution
• Paid holidays and accrued time-off
• 401k contribution match, immediate vesting after 1 year
• Wellness benefits pay for fitness reimbursement, smartwatch contribution, and more!

Kiawah Island Community Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job