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15 results for Cost Accountant in Charleston, SC

Staff Accountant

Ladson, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
58000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our manufacturing team in Ladson, South Carolina. This role involves supporting financial operations, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to administrative tasks to ensure smooth business processes. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for organization and accuracy, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: • Verify purchase orders and customer documentation to ensure all requirements are met before processing new orders. • Maintain and update sales, planning, and finance tracking tools, such as quote logs, order tracking systems, and job sheets. • Coordinate shipping activities by preparing shipping instructions, documentation, and notifying customers about order shipments. • Manage the database by entering and maintaining accurate customer and vendor information, both in digital and physical formats. • Oversee business insurance plans, ensuring compliance with liability, property casualty, worker’s compensation, vehicle, and fiduciary coverage. • Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including customers, vendors, insurance agents, and landlords. • Arrange accommodations, transportation, and entertainment for visitors as required. • Provide bookkeeping and financial reporting support, including data entry and administrative assistance.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Charleston, SC
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Temporary to Hire
26.125 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support financial operations for a government-related housing organization in Charleston, South Carolina. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-focused candidate who can manage accounting processes, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and help maintain compliance with applicable housing and funding regulations. The role offers the chance to work across multiple housing and financing programs while providing accurate financial insight to support organizational planning and accountability. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and maintenance of the general ledger. • Prepare and monitor annual budgets, track spending patterns, and provide financial analysis to support operational decisions. • Develop forecasts and cost evaluations to guide planning, funding strategy, and resource allocation. • Oversee financial reporting and ensure records align with government and housing program compliance standards. • Support accounting functions related to public housing, Housing Choice Voucher programs, tax credit initiatives, and mixed-finance developments. • Assist with bond financing activities, including tracking financial obligations and maintaining related documentation. • Review tax-related financial data, including sales tax matters and corporate tax return support, as applicable. • Identify funding opportunities and contribute financial insight that strengthens long-term program sustainability.
2026-05-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Goose Creek, SC
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Temporary / Contract
31.9675 - 37.015 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can step in quickly to support day-to-day financial operations, maintain accurate records, and strengthen core bookkeeping processes. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting activities while helping the organization maintain reliable financial reporting. Responsibilities: • Manage routine bookkeeping activities and keep financial records accurate, organized, and up to date. • Process vendor invoices, payment schedules, and related accounts payable tasks in a timely manner. • Monitor customer billing, cash application, and collection activity to support accounts receivable operations. • Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining accuracy within the general ledger. • Assist with sales tax tracking, reporting, and supporting documentation as required. • Use QuickBooks Desktop and Excel to maintain accounting data, reconcile accounts, and generate financial information. • Support updates to accounting workflows and payable procedures to improve consistency and efficiency. • Help establish and organize accounting records within a newly set up QuickBooks Desktop environment.
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Charleston, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations in Charleston, South Carolina. This role is well suited for someone who can manage financial records accurately, contribute to tax-related activities, and help maintain the integrity of the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of day-to-day accounting practices and can work effectively across routine reporting and compliance tasks. Responsibilities: • Prepare and record journal entries to ensure financial transactions are accurately reflected in the accounting system. • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner. • Support the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns in accordance with applicable regulations and deadlines. • Handle sales tax reporting activities, including reviewing transactions and assisting with timely submissions. • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes by organizing supporting documentation and completing assigned accounting tasks. • Review financial data for accuracy and consistency, helping strengthen reporting reliability and internal controls. • Partner with internal teams to gather accounting information and respond to questions related to financial records.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Isle of Palms, SC
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Temporary to Hire
30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Awendaw, South Carolina. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing accounting responsibilities with client support and wants a stable Monday through Friday schedule with some flexibility in start and end times. The role offers the chance to contribute across core accounting functions, including payroll support, tax-related work, and day-to-day financial recordkeeping. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records and support timely month-end activities.• Reconcile and manage general ledger accounts, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly and consistently.• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax processes, including gathering data and supporting filings as needed.• Contribute to the preparation of corporate tax return documentation and help organize supporting financial information.• Handle accounting-related data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.• Provide responsive customer service by answering routine questions and assisting with account-related matters.• Support payroll-related tasks by reviewing information, helping maintain records, and assisting with processing activities.• Work with QuickBooks for applicable accounts while adapting to the needs of different engagements.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Charleston, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in North Charleston, South Carolina. In this role, you will handle key accounting functions such as managing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end close processes. This position is ideal for someone who excels in working with accounting software and thrives in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities: • Process accounts payable and ensure timely payments to vendors. • Manage accounts receivable by monitoring incoming payments and maintaining accurate records. • Perform bank reconciliations to verify and balance financial transactions. • Maintain the general ledger by recording and reviewing journal entries. • Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing necessary reports. • Utilize accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP to manage financial data. • Analyze financial discrepancies and resolve issues promptly. • Support audits by providing relevant documentation and ensuring compliance. • Collaborate with team members to improve accounting processes and workflows.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Charleston, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a meticulous and adaptable Payroll Accountant to join our team in Charleston, South Carolina. This role requires a strong focus on payroll and accounts receivable (AR) for a dynamic organization that operates across multiple locations. If you are personable, highly organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our team. Responsibilities: • Manage payroll processes for over 260 employees, including salaried, hourly, and seasonal staff. • Utilize Paylocity software to ensure accurate and efficient payroll operations. • Support accounts receivable tasks, including cash deposits, posting payments, and assisting with collections. • Prepare standard billing and posting reports while handling ad-hoc reporting requests. • Collaborate with administrators across three locations to ensure smooth financial operations. • Travel weekly to support payroll and accounting needs at two satellite locations. • Maintain compliance with financial policies and procedures while addressing internal inquiries. • Provide personable and efficient support to employees and parents regarding payroll-related matters. • Work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Charleston, SC
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Temporary / Contract
33.649 - 38.962 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a health pharm/biotech organization in Charleston, South Carolina. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage complex close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure the integrity of daily accounting processes. The role will play a key part in sustaining reliable reporting through disciplined reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and general ledger oversight. Responsibilities: • Lead month-end close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure deadlines are met accurately and on time. • Maintain the general ledger by analyzing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and supporting the accuracy of financial data. • Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation in line with accounting policies and reporting requirements. • Perform detailed account reconciliations to identify variances, investigate unusual items, and clear outstanding issues promptly. • Complete bank reconciliations on a recurring basis to confirm cash activity and ensure alignment between internal records and bank statements. • Use NetSuite to manage accounting transactions, review financial information, and support consistent system-based recordkeeping. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial details, answer accounting questions, and support ongoing reporting needs.
2026-05-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Charleston, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support the financial operations of a real estate property and facilities management organization in Charleston, South Carolina. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, overseeing key close activities, and ensuring balance sheet and cash accounts are properly reconciled. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing financial data, and helping ensure timely and accurate reporting. • Maintain the general ledger by recording and reviewing financial transactions across assigned accounts and entities. • Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support, accuracy, and alignment to accounting standards. • Perform account reconciliations on a regular basis and investigate discrepancies to resolution. • Complete bank reconciliations by comparing cash activity to internal records and resolving unmatched items. • Analyze financial information to identify variances, unusual balances, and opportunities to improve accuracy in reporting. • Support internal accounting processes by organizing documentation and assisting with audit-ready records as needed.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Ladson, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Senior Accountant to join our manufacturing team in Ladson, South Carolina. In this role, you will play a vital part in overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, and maintaining the integrity of customer and vendor accounts. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments to support financial reporting and administrative functions. Responsibilities: • Monitor aged receivables reports weekly, follow up on overdue accounts, and implement actions to maintain healthy cash flow. • Address and resolve customer inquiries and disputes related to invoicing, including processing billing adjustments and issuing refunds. • Create and distribute customer statements while providing necessary feedback to ensure account accuracy. • Process customer invoices promptly and accurately to support revenue tracking. • Review and process vendor invoices for payments while ensuring compliance with payment schedules. • Manage aged payables reports, prevent overdue accounts, and review cash flow and payment schedules. • Resolve vendor inquiries and disputes regarding payables to maintain positive relationships and a strong credit score. • Conduct payment transactions using various methods, including checks, wire transfers, credit cards, and online vendor accounts. • Review and process monthly commission payments for sales representatives. • Maintain accurate bookkeeping by entering financial data into software systems and ensuring all transactions are properly recorded.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Finance Assistant

Charleston, SC
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Temporary to Hire
22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support daily financial and administrative operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization in North Charleston, South Carolina. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing accounting support with office coordination and record management in a collaborative environment. The person in this role will work closely with finance leadership to help maintain accurate documentation, assist with payment and reporting activities, and keep key financial and operational processes organized. Responsibilities: • Support the finance team with day-to-day administrative and accounting tasks tied to agency programs and departmental operations. • Enter, organize, and maintain financial records related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices, and supporting documentation. • Track fixed assets by updating inventories, maintaining related files, and helping ensure records remain accurate and current. • Coordinate travel logistics for staff and board members, including arranging itineraries, processing advance requests, and reconciling expense details. • Prepare and monitor vehicle titles, registrations, insurance updates, maintenance documentation, and accident claim records. • Manage record retention activities by organizing files, coordinating off-site storage, and keeping electronic and archived records up to date. • Review operational and utilization reports, route contracts and compliance documents to the appropriate team members, and maintain orderly filing systems. • Provide courier and office support such as completing bank deposits, distributing interoffice materials, scanning approved purchasing documents, and handling other assigned tasks.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Goose Creek, SC
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Temporary to Hire
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented part-time Bookkeeper to join a collaborative accounting team in Goose Creek, South Carolina for 15-20 hours/week. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting and public accounting experience who enjoys working across a range of client accounts. The person in this role will help bridge the gap between daily bookkeeping and higher-level financial oversight by improving records, managing complex transactions, and supporting year-end and tax-related work. Success in this position requires clear communication, flexibility, and a team-first approach in a client-focused environment. Responsibilities:• Maintain and refine financial records for multiple business clients, ensuring accuracy and consistency across day-to-day accounting activities.• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and resolving discrepancies.• Perform detailed account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations to identify issues and keep books current and audit-ready.• Assist with preparation of business tax documentation and filings for entities such as S corporations and partnerships.• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including tracking transactions and following up on outstanding items when needed.• Review and clean up bookkeeping records involving more advanced or unusual transactions, providing a stronger financial picture for clients and internal stakeholders.• Work closely with senior accounting staff and business owners to deliver customized accounting support and help distribute workloads throughout the year.• Contribute to tax planning support, including assisting with projections and other seasonal accounting needs for a variety of clients.• Use accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP to manage records, reporting, and financial workflows.
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Charleston, SC
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Temporary to Hire
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Office Manager to support daily accounting and office operations for a service-based business in North Charleston, South Carolina. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who combines strong bookkeeping expertise with the ability to keep administrative processes organized and running smoothly. The person in this role will work closely with operations and service teams to maintain accurate financial records, support billing and collections, and help ensure efficient coordination between the office, field staff, and customers. Responsibilities:• Oversee core bookkeeping activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger support, and routine financial record maintenance.• Manage invoicing, customer payments, and daily deposit processing while keeping accounting information current in QuickBooks.• Complete month-end accounting tasks such as reconciliations, financial close support, and preparation of consolidated bookkeeping information for the accountant.• Review financial transactions for accuracy and consistency, helping ensure proper revenue tracking and protection of company assets.• Maintain pricing details in the accounting system to support accurate billing and estimate preparation.• Partner with the Operations Manager and internal staff to keep communication flowing effectively across office administration, technicians in the field, and customers.• Monitor ongoing administrative and accounting work, providing updates on progress and raising operational concerns when needed.• Handle office support duties such as purchasing supplies, maintaining business forms, and assisting with special projects or other assigned tasks.
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Accounting Coordinator

Charleston, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Coordinator to join our team in North Charleston, South Carolina. The ideal candidate will manage essential financial tasks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing. This role requires proficiency in QuickBooks and a high level of accuracy in data entry and invoice management. Responsibilities: • Process and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with accuracy and timeliness. • Perform detailed data entry tasks to maintain up-to-date financial records. • Handle invoice processing, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with company policies. • Support payroll operations, including calculations and timely disbursements. • Maintain and reconcile financial records to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Utilize QuickBooks for tracking and reporting financial activities. • Address discrepancies and resolve issues related to financial transactions. • Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting processes. • Prepare periodic financial reports and summaries for management review.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Awendaw, SC
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Temporary to Hire
17.1 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Awendaw, South Carolina. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering the opportunity to grow within the organization while contributing to key accounting functions. The ideal candidate will be skilled in managing financial transactions, processing data efficiently, and supporting the team with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities:• Process and record financial transactions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.• Enter and manage orders in QuickBooks with precision.• Handle invoice processing and ensure timely payments and collections.• Maintain accurate records and organize financial data for reporting purposes.• Provide support to the sales team by managing order entry and related tasks.• Utilize Excel to analyze and manage data effectively.• Assist in reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies as needed.• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflows and compliance with company policies.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z