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10 results for Accounting Clerk in Charleston, SC

Accounting Clerk
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations while also assisting with human resources and executive-level administrative tasks in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing accounting responsibilities with general office support. The role offers an opportunity to contribute across multiple business functions and help keep internal processes accurate, timely, and efficient.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including maintaining accurate financial records and updating accounting entries.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and track outstanding obligations to support accounts payable activities.</p><p>• Issue customer billing, record incoming payments, and follow up on open balances as part of accounts receivable support.</p><p>• Enter financial and administrative data into internal systems with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Assist with QuickBooks recordkeeping, reconciliations, and routine reporting for management review.</p><p>• Provide support for human resources administration, such as maintaining employee files, coordinating documents, and assisting with onboarding-related tasks.</p><p>• Handle general administrative duties for leadership, including scheduling, correspondence, and preparation of basic documents or reports.</p><p>• Help organize office records and support process improvements that strengthen day-to-day operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information please contact jerome.johnson@roberthalf com</p>
  • 2026-10-06T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Johns Island, SC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 21.85 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations and provide dependable backup to the accountant in South Carolina. This contract position with potential for a permanent opportunity is well suited for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a mix of payables, receivables, billing, and account balancing tasks. The ideal candidate will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely transaction processing, and smooth coordination across routine accounting activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, verify payment details, and maintain accurate accounts payable records.</p><p>• Prepare customer billing, post incoming payments, and assist with accounts receivable follow-up as needed.</p><p>• Perform bank, cash, and credit card reconciliations to ensure financial data is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Enter accounting information into internal systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>• Support the accountant by helping manage daily transactional workflows and covering key accounting duties when needed.</p><p>• Review account activity regularly to identify discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Maintain organized financial documentation to support audits, reporting, and month-end activities.</p>
  • 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
File Clerk
  • Charleston, SC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 18 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented File Clerk to support a busy CPA firm in Georgetown, South Carolina during tax season. This long-term contract position will focus on organizing high volumes of records, digitizing paperwork, and helping maintain accurate document flow from Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate is dependable, efficient, and comfortable handling repetitive administrative tasks with care and precision.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Receive, sort, and organize paper records to keep files orderly and easy to retrieve.</p><p>• Scan large volumes of tax-related documents and confirm that digital copies are complete and legible.</p><p>• Maintain both physical and electronic filing systems with strong attention to accuracy and naming consistency.</p><p>• Prepare paperwork for imaging by removing staples, arranging pages, and grouping materials correctly.</p><p>• File completed records in the appropriate locations and update document status as needed.</p><p>• Support the office with general clerical tasks related to document handling and record maintenance.</p>
  • 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Charleston, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 72000 - 78000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support corporate accounting operations for a real estate property and facilities management organization in Charleston, South Carolina. This role contributes to accurate financial reporting, monthly close activities, and budget support while helping maintain strong accounting controls across assigned portfolios. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate monthly and year-end financial reporting.<br>• Analyze financial activity across assigned properties or portfolios and help maintain complete, well-supported general ledger records.<br>• Assist with the preparation of internal financial statements, management reports, and budget-related analysis for business leaders and property operations teams.<br>• Review invoices, payroll-related entries, funding activity, and other accounting transactions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.<br>• Monitor variances, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to strengthen reporting accuracy and expense control.<br>• Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders by providing documentation, research, and explanations related to accounting transactions and balances.<br>• Support the development and improvement of accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls to increase efficiency and consistency.<br>• Respond to questions from property managers, owners, and leadership regarding financial results, reporting packages, and budget performance.
  • 2026-10-12T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25.65 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing organization in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys managing accounts payable activities while also contributing to reconciliations, monthly close tasks, and broader accounting support. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and the chance to work across multiple entities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, confirming supporting documentation, and entering transactions accurately into Sage Intacct.<br>• Investigate vendor questions, resolve billing discrepancies, and keep supplier records current, including tax documentation and onboarding details.<br>• Record and reconcile bank and credit card activity, ensuring transactions are posted correctly and supported by proper documentation.<br>• Perform monthly reconciliations for clearing accounts and compare general ledger balances against vendor aging reports across multiple entities.<br>• Support month-end close by preparing journal entries, assisting with account analysis, and completing assigned accounting tasks on schedule.<br>• Maintain the accounting shared inbox, organize incoming financial records, and electronically file backup for deposits and other key documents.<br>• Assist with intercompany accounting activity and help ensure balances are properly reconciled between related entities.<br>• Coordinate annual 1099 preparation, including W-9 tracking, vendor setup validation, and filing support.<br>• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc reporting requests from leadership while keeping process documentation updated in project management tools.
  • 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Charleston, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Charleston, South Carolina. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate records, supporting reporting needs, and helping ensure sound accounting practices across affiliated entities. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounting activities for multiple related nonprofit entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and consistently.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by entering monthly activity, accruals, depreciation, and other fixed asset-related entries.<br>• Complete regular account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and key balance sheet accounts to support accurate financial records.<br>• Research account variances and resolve discrepancies promptly to keep reporting reliable and current.<br>• Administer the accounts payable cycle, including vendor setup, coding review, approval tracking, and adherence to organizational policies.<br>• Examine employee expense submissions for accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with internal reimbursement standards.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries that support complete and timely monthly and annual financial close activities.<br>• Assist with period-end close and audit readiness by organizing supporting documentation and processing required adjustments.<br>• Help produce financial reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders while partnering with colleagues to collect data, analyze variances, and improve accounting workflows.
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • North Charleston, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a finance team in North Charleston, South Carolina. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the Controller, and overseeing complex accounting activity across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a solid grasp of month-end close, and the ability to manage reconciliations and intercompany accounting with precision.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead core month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate posting of financial results.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank account reconciliations to maintain accounting accuracy.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activity with close attention to account analysis, classification, and completeness.</p><p>• Support the Controller with financial reporting, account review, and day-to-day accounting operations.</p><p>• Oversee consolidation processes for 14 entities, including elimination and reconciliation of intercompany transactions.</p><p>• Investigate variances and resolve discrepancies across accounts to strengthen the integrity of financial data.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of schedules and documentation needed for audits and internal reporting requirement</p><p><br></p><p>For more information please contact jerome.johnson@roberthalf com</p>
  • 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Mt. Pleasant, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. This role will oversee close activities, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and support accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to reconciliations and journal entries, and the ability to coordinate audit-related activities effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct monthly close activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results</p><p>• Oversee general ledger maintenance, including review of account activity and resolution of discrepancies</p><p>• Prepare and approve journal entries while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and accurate</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and follow through on outstanding variances</p><p>• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders during financial statement audit activities</p><p>• Review financial data for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with accounting standards</p><p>• Strengthen accounting processes and controls to improve efficiency and reporting reliability</p><p><br></p><p>For more information please contact jerome.johnson@roberthalf com</p>
  • 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Charleston, SC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a construction-focused team in Charleston, South Carolina on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys managing invoice flow, maintaining accurate payment records, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable experience and can work confidently within Viewpoint Vista while helping ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a high volume of vendor invoices with careful attention to accuracy, approvals, and payment timelines.<br>• Assign proper general ledger and job cost coding to invoices in alignment with company and project requirements.<br>• Prepare and execute weekly payment activities, including ACH transactions and check runs.<br>• Reconcile payable records and investigate discrepancies to ensure vendor accounts remain current and accurate.<br>• Maintain organized documentation for invoices, payment confirmations, and supporting accounting records.<br>• Use Viewpoint Vista to enter, track, and manage accounts payable activity efficiently.<br>• Partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve invoice issues, payment questions, and missing information.<br>• Support ongoing accounting operations by assisting with reporting, audit requests, and process-related tasks as needed.
  • 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Charleston, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and strong fiscal controls for a government-focused organization in Charleston, South Carolina. This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing timely financial records, and ensuring reconciliations are completed with precision. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage recurring close activities in a structured environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing financial activity, and helping ensure reporting deadlines are met.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by recording and validating financial transactions in alignment with accounting policies and government-related standards.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records.</p><p>• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations regularly, investigate variances, and coordinate corrections when needed.</p><p>• Support grant-related accounting by tracking restricted funding, monitoring expenditures, and assisting with compliance reporting.</p><p>• Review account activity for unusual items, identify issues affecting financial accuracy, and recommend corrective action.</p><p>• Assist with audits and internal reviews by organizing documentation and responding to financial information requests.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information please contact jerome.johnson@roberthalf com</p>
  • 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z