We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Charleston, South Carolina. In this Contract-to-Permanent position, you will play a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in accounting processes, and contributing to long-term organizational goals. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with flexibility for remote work on select days. Responsibilities: • Manage accounts payable processes, including coding invoices and reconciling credit card reports. • Follow up on outstanding student receivables and collaborate with financial aid to resolve payment issues. • Support month-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries. • Assist in preparing for audits and fiscal year-end processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy. • Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure proper categorization of expenses and revenue. • Collaborate with administrators to manage and oversee the organization's credit card program. • Participate in budgeting activities during summer and winter breaks, ensuring readiness for audits. • Contribute to facility-related financial planning for campus renovations and master planning. • Offer insights to strengthen accounting practices and improve financial reporting. • Work closely with leadership to maintain and enhance the organization’s community-focused initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.• Strong knowledge of journal entries and general ledger processes.• Familiarity with financial aid and student receivable workflows.• Proficiency in managing accounts payable and credit card reconciliation.• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.• Excellent organizational and communication skills.• Experience with financial systems such as Financial Edge or Razor’s Edge is a plus.

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Charleston, SC
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
26.60 - 30.80 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Charleston, South Carolina. In this Contract-to-Permanent position, you will play a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in accounting processes, and contributing to long-term organizational goals. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with flexibility for remote work on select days. Responsibilities: • Manage accounts payable processes, including coding invoices and reconciling credit card reports. • Follow up on outstanding student receivables and collaborate with financial aid to resolve payment issues. • Support month-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries. • Assist in preparing for audits and fiscal year-end processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy. • Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure proper categorization of expenses and revenue. • Collaborate with administrators to manage and oversee the organization's credit card program. • Participate in budgeting activities during summer and winter breaks, ensuring readiness for audits. • Contribute to facility-related financial planning for campus renovations and master planning. • Offer insights to strengthen accounting practices and improve financial reporting. • Work closely with leadership to maintain and enhance the organization’s community-focused initiatives.
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