Lead Accounting Technician

Position Purpose

Functions as team leader for the accounting / finance support staff in performing a variety of accounting support functions. Ensures procedures are followed and deadlines are met. Solves routine and complex problems. Maintains job procedures, distributes work, and provides feedback to management.

This is a full-time (40 hours / week) Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm hybrid position at 17 Technology Circle Columbia SC in an office environment.

Provides training and guidance on accounting responsibilities for current or new support staff employees who are performing account reconciliations, processing bills, initiating correspondence and collection activities, creating reports, maintaining appropriate documentation, etc. Assigns work to support staff associates, performs quality review checking of their work, and monitors team workload to ensure standards are maintained. Helps resolve complex or problematic issues.

Provides administrative support to area management and assists with development or updating of work instructions. Creates weekly and monthly reports to provide ongoing feedback to management to enhance area quality, accuracy, and timeliness.

Performs timely and accurate processing and maintenance of data relevant to financial records. Performs quality control of financial records and coordinates with operations managers to assist with resolution.

Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations. Processes complex adjustments, deferrals and/or disbursements and enters refunds received into departmental system. Responds to telephone and written inquiries from internal and external customers to ensure accurate billing, payments and/or collections.

• Bachelor's in a job-related field.
• Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Good leadership and planning skills.
• Strong business math skills.
• Microsoft Office.

• Basic Microsoft Excel skills.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Fantastic health plans and free vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid annual leave — the longer you work here, the more you earn
• Nine paid holidays
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in significant locations
• Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service Recognition

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.