Finance Administrator at Metro Elevator Coastal, Inc.

Job Title:

Finance Administrator at Metro Elevator Coastal Inc.

Location:

Hybrid; either within commuting distance of North Charleston SC or Savannah GA

Job Summary:

As the Finance Administrator at Metro Elevator Coastal Inc. you will report directly to the division President. This is a true jack of all trades role that plays a crucial part in overseeing and optimizing the companys accounting financial and administrative operations. The role requires a strong understanding of financial management including responsibility for cash accounts payable and receivable and accurate financial reporting. With a detail-oriented and highly organized approach you will ensure that our financial and administrative processes are efficient compliant and aligned with the divisions overall objectives contributing significantly to our operational success and financial health.

Employment Status/Expectations:

Full Time

Job Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Accounting
  • Processes vendor setup purchase orders AP bills and records payments
  • Manages T&M billing recurring contract billing and estimates/billing for modernization construction and large repair projects
  • Prepares and posts receipts deposits purchase orders invoices refunds and other standard bookkeeping tasks
  • Reconciles general ledger accounts
  • Develops and prepares financial and operations reports from company-specific programs
  • Performs month end close procedures including bank reconciliations and the month-end checklist
  • Executes monthly expense/credit card reports in a timely manner; codes approves and downloads BMO OneCard transactions into accounting system
  • Processes ACH and bill payments
  • Inputs standard journal entries
  • Performs analysis on P&L and customer accounts
• Administrative
  • Provides administrative support to company leadership as well as the mechanics
  • Oversees daily cash management - balances reporting and best practices with cash
  • Reviews and processes employee reimbursements
  • Fills out vendor credit applications
  • Manages fleet vehicle insurance registration and payments
• Payroll
  • Works with Director of Operations on reviewing timecards for mechanics
  • Responsible for new employee onboarding and termination processing
  • Processes weekly payroll and weekly union 401(k) processing
  • Manages and maintains monthly employee union benefits and vacation tracker
  • Accurately inputs payroll journal entries in accounting system

Qualifications:

5 years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping OR a Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a similar field

Desired Skills:

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• A solid understanding of accounting/bookkeeping procedures including crediting and debiting appropriate accounts posting entries to ledger accounts and reconciling accounts
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Microsoft Excel) with an ability to become familiar with company-specific programs and software
• Strong verbal and written communications skills especially with customers
• Has a positive can do attitude with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Able to work well under pressure and meet all deadlines
• Works well in a team environment and with upper management

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications
• Medical dental vision LTD and life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k plan with employer matching contribution

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Metro Elevator is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application please contact us at Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Metro Elevator is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status age pregnancy genetics or any other legally-protected status.

Company Background:

Founded in 1987 Metro Elevator has been exclusively dedicated to maintaining repairing modernizing and installing elevator systems for over 38 years. Metro Elevator maintains commercial and residential facilities in over 40 states nationwide serving every major industry including automotive hospitality healthcare finance government education energy and tech.

Metro Elevator Coastal a local beacon of our broader operations stands as an independent and locally owned division with a laser-focused dedication to the unique needs of the Coastal region. Here we uphold the Metro Elevator legacy of excellence and tailored service ensuring that our clients facilities are not just operational but optimally so.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority