Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist $60,000 - $75,000 yearly, Full-time exempt position based in Raleigh, NC Opportunity to work at a mission-driven certified B Corp committed to leading the change by using business as a force for good Impeccable opportunity for an individual with passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to excel in an outstanding environment Outstanding benefits package (listed below) Potential for Hybrid work for the right individual after training Southern Energy Management (SEM) is currently seeking a full-time Accounting Specialist to support our Administrative Department known as Core Services.
This position serves as a critical link within all of our business lines, and is knowledgeable about AR, AP, Job Costing, and the General Ledger.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the ability to switch roles to meet multiple deadlines.
Accountabilities: Accounts Payable and vendor records maintenance, including timely invoice entry and payment processing, Expense Reimbursements, COI and W9 maintenance, online payment portal management, Sales and Use tax maintenance and reporting, and annual 1099 preparation.
AR invoicing, AR collections follow up, processing and application of payments.
Manage, review and process business credit card statements; Manage and process daily deposit of checks; applying payments and updating related software systems.
Balance sheet account reconciliations including but not limited to bank, fixed assets, depreciation, and AP related liability accounts.
Assist with overhead annual budget process Maintain digital filing for all AR/AP records/documentation Essential Experience, Technical Skills and Competencies 3-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction environment Demonstrated ability to retrieve, analyze and synthesize information to create accurate reports and schedules Strong organizational, analytical skills, high degree of focus and attention to detail Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines and conduct work independently Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and resourcefulness in solving problems Attributes Detail and deadline-oriented: You are attentive to details, generally get it right the first time, but invite input from other staff.
You are accountable.
Go getter: You are mature, supportive, and dependable, can easily shift back and forth from working autonomously to working collaboratively, and desire to undertake new and varied projects and responsibilities.
Flexible and capable: You manage changing priorities with ease and get the job done.
You take projects from start to finish and anticipate changes in schedules.
Process-oriented: You are efficient with setting up and maintaining systems to create high quality work in collaboration with others.
Great communicator: You have excellent writing and proofreading skills.
You demonstrate poise, diplomacy, and tact when appropriate, but have a natural tendency toward sharing joy, inspiration, excitement, and passion.
Team player: You actively support a culture where people encourage each other and work together to succeed and/or celebrate the successes of others.
You ask for help when you need it and also pitch in to support others.
Has a strong understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and a commitment to making our work more equitable and supporting those efforts.
Company Benefits Health, Vision, Dental, Life, and Short/Long term disability insurance Paid time off & holiday pay Matching 401(k) 4 hours paid time to volunteer Paid professional development opportunities Pet friendly office Diversity & Inclusion SEM values diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified people to apply.
Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ are especially encouraged to apply for this position.
SEM is a company that values the employment of local community members- seeking to bring historically disenfranchised voices to the forefront of projects in the field of energy and relating directly to climate justice.