Accountant in Charleston, South Carolina at The GEL Group, Inc.

About The GEL Group, Inc.

The GEL Group, Inc. is a family of companies built around a shared commitment to protecting our environment and natural resources. For more than four decades, we have partnered with clients across the United States and around the world to provide trusted environmental and engineering services, surveying, analytical testing, remediation support, PFAS testing, and subsurface technologies.

What sets GEL apart is the combination of advanced technology, experienced professionals, and a deep commitment to delivering defensible data on time. Across GEL Laboratories, LLC; GEL Engineering, LLC; GEL Solutions, LLC; and Cape Fear Analytical, LLC, our teams bring specialized expertise and a common purpose to every project.

At the heart of our work is GEL’s Core Purpose: To improve the quality of life for this and future generations by helping people protect and be good stewards of our environment and natural resources. That purpose guides how we serve our clients, support our communities, and approach every challenge with integrity, precision, and care.

At GEL, we are proud of our legacy, but even more focused on the impact we can make moving forward.

About the role

The GEL Group, Inc. is looking for a skilled Accountant to join our close-knit team of accounting professionals in our Charleston, SC office. The Accountant is responsible for various day-to-day activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts, data analysis, and generating reports.

What you'll do

Daily tasks for the Accountant include, but are not limited to cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts, generating reports, data analysis, preparing financial statements and related workpapers, manipulating spreadsheets and electronic data, mastering software systems, assisting with automation opportunities and software implementation /upgrades and performing various other administrative duties relating to accounting. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses exceptional analytical skills, demonstrates strong technological acumen, and provides insightful financial reporting. Additional accounting duties include:

• Accounts Payable-process vendor invoices, expense reimbursements and recurring monthly payments
• Accounts Receivable-prepare and process invoices for services rendered and manage collections
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
• Handle vendor/supplier relationships and reconcile vendor statements
• Handle customer relationships and reconcile customer accounts
• Processing of journal entries and allocations
• Communication with internal and external parties
• Opportunities for cross training on various accounting functions and across GEL divisions and affiliates

• Upholding and exemplifying strong ethical standards aligned with the company's core values

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration preferred.
• Two-year technical degree plus three years accounting experience, or five years' experience working in an accounting department required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with advanced accounting software and technology platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAGE 300 ERP, Deltek Vantagepoint).
• Familiarity with expense management tools (e.g., SAP Concur).
• Document management software (e.g., Revver).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, specifically Excel, and other analytical tools.

What We Offer

• A commitment to safety and corporate values that promote respect, integrity, and innovation.
• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life Insurance Plans, including Accidental and Critical Illness plans.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k plan with employer matching.
• Paid Time Off and holidays.

Working Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands outlined are representative of those that are required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job in a professional office environment:

• Mobility to work in an office setting.
• Use of standard office equipment and stamina to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.