Senior Staff Accountant, Environmental Services (FT)

Description

Looking for position with a mission-driven organization that fosters best practices and continual growth? Join the Finance team as our Senior Staff Accountant where every day you will work with our EVS Operations Manager to ensure Bishop Gadsden is working with financial stability!

Founded in 1850, Bishop Gadsden is a not-for-profit, faith-based retirement community, affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Bishop Gadsden is known as the Southeast's leading life care retirement community and is located on 134 acres of lush marshlands and majestic oaks on James Island, just 10 minutes from downtown Charleston. Nationally recognized for its architectural design and high-quality programs and services, Bishop Gadsden offers residents the amenities, support, and freedom to live truly extraordinary lives. It offers its team members a beautiful work environment, top pay, great benefits, and a community-minded atmosphere.

The purpose of the Sr. Staff Accountant, position is to effectively manage and perform the accounting functions within the Environmental Services department while working as an extension of the Finance department.

A Typical Day:

• Accounts Payable: Manage coding, entry, and vendor reconciliation.
• Project Costs: Track and close out fixed asset accounts.
• Reporting: Analyze overtime and operations overages; provide reports.
• Fixed Assets: Investigate obsolescence; assist with audits.
• Financial Tasks: Assign project numbers, reconcile statements, process journal entries, and maintain billings.
• Additional Duties: Conduct analyses, track expenditures, establish control procedures, and maintain a courteous demeanor.

Requirements

 What We Need In A Candidate:

• Minimum of Associates degree in Accounting or 4 – 5 years of related experience.
• Experience working with South Carolina state sales tax required.
• Prior accounting experience in construction or project management preferred, but not required.
• Solid knowledge of budget preparation and review procedures.
• Excellent math skills, including extensive experience with accounting balancing.
• Strong, working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary for exchanging information as well as maintaining a courteous relationship with the residents, families, visitors and Bishop Gadsden employees. 

What A Candidate Can Expect From Us:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and ability to cash in unused PTO
• Free 24/7 TELADOC for team member and household
• Wellness Programs and Facilities with discounts on personal training and massage therapy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Scholarship Opportunities for Education and Student Debt Payoff
• Community Café / Employee onsite dining options
• Free Onsite and close proximity parking
• Holiday Pay (9 holidays) paid at time and ½ for hourly team members