Accounting and Customer Service Manager

Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority (CNNGA) is hiring for an Accounting and Customer Services Manager.

If you would like to be considered for the position, email your resume and cover letter to mlawson@cnnga.com by Monday, April 14, 2025 @ 6:00 PM.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Summary:
Assists the Finance Director with fiscal operations, ensuring that the accounting system functions effectively and efficiently and provides accurate and timely financial reports as required. Monitors accounting functions required for company billing and operations. Manages the front office of both Clinton and Newberry to ensure that courteous, quality customer service is provided by office staff by reviewing the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy.

I. Principle Accountabilities Include
· Supports the daily financial operations of the Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority with daily accounting and bookkeeping functions while ensuring accurate posting to various budget accounts and instructing Front Office supervisors as needed.
· Performs accounts payable and receivable functions; reconciles bank statements; handles appliance rebates, and office equipment leases.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial journals, ledgers and support documentation; write and key punches journal entries; prepares all required payroll, tax, personnel and other required reports. Assist with bad debt and unclaimed property.
· Oversees and assist office supervisors as needed with routine bookkeeping functions, including but not limited to ensuring accurate payment and posting to all customer accounts; adjusting customer bills as necessary; setting up customer payment schedules; balancing daily receipts; preparing and making bank deposits; running tapes and posting; preparing daily cash reports; reviewing inactive accounts; maintaining petty cash; handling returned checks , etc., in a timely manner.
· Primarily interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the Finance Director, Office Supervisors, subordinates, co-workers, customers, bank personnel, post office personnel, Local Government Magistrate’s Office personnel, and various government consumer assistance agencies. Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including payment proof lists, registers, notices, deposit slips, cash reports, customer applications, cash reports, spreadsheets, ledgers and journals, checks, various accounting forms and reports, job applications, memos, correspondence, etc.
· Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in business, Office Management, Marketing, Accounting, or a related field accompanied by 2 years of experience.
· Must have and maintain a SC Driver’s License and the ability to maintain standards for insurability.
· Accurate completion of required documentation.
· Demonstrated computer Skills.
· Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
· Within 12 months, obtain and maintain pertinent Operator Qualifications and successfully perform job-related skills as required.

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.

We invite qualified candidates with a strong accounting and marketing or sales background who are passionate about enhancing customer experiences while managing a dynamic team to apply for this exciting opportunity.