Accountant

Job description:

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will support the accounting department by Assisting the Finance Director with fiscal operations, ensuring that the accounting system functions effectively and efficiently and provides accurate and timely financial reports as required. Oversees accounting functions supporting the Authority’s financial operations, maintains financial records, and ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume to [email protected] by Friday, October 30, 2026 @ Noon.

Principal Accountabilities Include: Supports the daily financial operations of the Clinton-Newberry Natural Gas Authority through accounting and bookkeeping functions while ensuring accurate financial reporting. Performs accounts payable and accounts receivable functions; reconciles bank statements; administers appliance rebates; and manages office equipment leases. Maintains accurate financial journals, ledgers, and supporting documentation; prepares journal entries; prepares payroll, tax, personnel, and other required financial reports; assists with bad debt and unclaimed property reporting. Receives, reviews, prepares, and submits accounting records and reports including payment registers, deposit records, spreadsheets, ledgers, journals, checks, accounting reports, correspondence, and other financial documentation. Maintains compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable laws and regulations. Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Duties: Assists the Finance Director with financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and special projects. Performs computer data entry to record and retrieve financial information and prepare reports and correspondence. Operates and maintains office equipment including computer, printer, scanner, calculator, copier, and postage machine. Assists in maintaining a neat and organized workplace. Adheres to and enforces applicable safety standards. Attends required meetings, planning sessions, and discussions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field accompanied by two (2) years of accounting experience. Must have and maintain a South Carolina Driver’s License and the ability to maintain standards for insurability. Accurate completion of required documentation. Demonstrated computer proficiency, including accounting software and Microsoft Office. Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills. Within 12 months, obtain and maintain pertinent Operator Qualifications and successfully perform job-related skills as required.

Desired Qualifications Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Five (5) years of utility, governmental, or public accounting experience. Minimum of one year of experience researching and identifying funding opportunities, procuring financial resources, and managing financial transactions associated with new lines of business, state and federal grants, municipal bonds, and other funding sources. Ability to support accounting activities related to state and federal grants, including tracking expenditures, maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling grant-related expenses, and preparing reimbursement requests and refund documentation in accordance with applicable funding requirements and regulatory guidelines.

Physical Requirements Work is minimally strenuous but may require exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body; it may involve walking or standing for extended periods. Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and out of town as needed.

It shall be the policy of Clinton-Newberry Natural Gas Authority to fill all vacant positions with the best qualified available applicant. Selections will be made based on educational background, related work experience, and other job-related factors, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person