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11 results for Entry Level Accountant in Charleston, SC

Accounting Clerk

Mount Pleasant, SC
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Temporary / Contract
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support a busy financial services team in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable handling a mix of accounting and administrative tasks, and able to keep up with a steady workflow. The person in this role will help maintain timely payment activity, assist with receivables, and serve as a reliable point of contact for financial follow-up and incoming inquiries. Responsibilities: • Manage daily payment processing activities and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time. • Handle accounts receivable tasks, including tracking outstanding balances and updating account details in internal records. • Respond to inbound calls professionally and provide support related to account status, payment questions, and documentation needs. • Prepare and process property payoff information while confirming figures and required details are complete. • Communicate with insurance companies to obtain updates, resolve open items, and support timely account handling. • Enter financial and customer information into accounting systems with strong attention to accuracy and completeness. • Review invoices and related documentation to support proper coding, processing, and record maintenance. • Assist with additional accounting and clerical projects as business needs increase over the course of the assignment.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Johns Island, SC
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Temporary to Hire
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a government-focused organization in John's Island, South Carolina. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who is comfortable assisting the accounting function with transaction processing, record accuracy, and routine reconciliations. The role will contribute to smooth accounts payable and receivable activities while providing dependable backup support to the accountant. Responsibilities:• Process incoming invoices, match supporting documentation, and prepare items for timely payment.• Record customer payments, track outstanding balances, and help maintain accurate accounts receivable records.• Prepare billing information and ensure charges are entered correctly and distributed on schedule.• Perform daily balancing activities by reviewing cash activity, bank transactions, and posted entries for accuracy.• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and other financial records to identify and resolve discrepancies.• Enter financial data into accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.• Assist the accountant by handling routine accounting tasks and providing coverage as needed.• Maintain organized financial files and supporting documentation for reporting and audit readiness.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Charleston, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support consolidated financial reporting and maintain accurate, timely accounting records for our Charleston, South Carolina team. This role plays an important part in monthly close activities, technical accounting research, and the preparation of financial information used by leadership and external auditors. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of consolidation principles, sound judgment in applying U.S. accounting guidance, and a proactive approach to improving financial processes. Responsibilities: • Prepare consolidated financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including supporting schedules, disclosures, and management reporting content. • Perform consolidation activities with a high degree of accuracy, including intercompany account reconciliation and elimination entries across entities. • Support period-end close by creating, reviewing, and posting journal entries while helping ensure deadlines are met. • Research accounting guidance and contribute to the evaluation of complex or unusual transactions to maintain compliance with U.S. accounting standards. • Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting workflows and recommend practical updates to procedures and system-related processes. • Assemble audit support documentation and respond to requests from external auditors during review and year-end audit cycles. • Analyze financial data and prepare ad hoc reports or schedules to assist management with decision-making and reporting needs. • Participate in ongoing improvement initiatives by assessing current practices and communicating recommendations that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Charleston, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction and contractor-focused organization in North Charleston, South Carolina. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring account balances are properly supported. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly closing activities by preparing schedules, reviewing financial data, and helping ensure timely and accurate reporting. • Record and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and company policies. • Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and confirming the accuracy of account activity. • Perform account reconciliations on a regular basis to verify balances, investigate variances, and clear outstanding items. • Complete bank reconciliations by matching cash activity, identifying exceptions, and following through on unresolved differences. • Partner with internal teams to gather financial information, answer accounting questions, and support reporting needs. • Assist with process improvements within accounting operations to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Charleston, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations in Charleston, South Carolina. This role will contribute to accurate reporting, maintain reliable accounting records, and help ensure transactions are processed in a timely manner. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across core accounting functions and brings strong organizational skills with a solid understanding of project-based financial activity. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring financial activity is recorded accurately and supported by proper documentation. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain complete and reliable accounting records. • Manage accounts payable processing, including invoice review, coding, and timely payment coordination. • Calculate, track, and assist with sales tax reporting to support compliance with applicable regulations. • Monitor job cost activity and help maintain accurate financial data for project-related spending. • Support project accounting tasks by reviewing transactions, allocating costs appropriately, and assisting with reporting needs. • Participate in month-end close activities, including account analysis and preparation of supporting schedules. • Work with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes.
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

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 join a services organization in Charleston, South Carolina. This role supports core accounting operations across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger activities while helping maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and comfortable managing a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage vendor invoice processing, recurring disbursements, and employee reimbursement requests with accuracy and timeliness. • Review and reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and maintain productive relationships with external suppliers. • Prepare and issue client invoices, record incoming payments, and communicate with customers regarding billing matters. • Monitor aging reports and provide project leaders with clear updates on outstanding receivables and collection status. • Complete credit card and bank account reconciliations to ensure financial records remain balanced and current. • Record journal entries, including intercompany transactions and expense allocations, in alignment with accounting policies. • Support general ledger maintenance by posting adjustments and assisting with month-end financial statement preparation. • Use spreadsheets and accounting systems to analyze data, generate reports, and support daily departmental administration.
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Walterboro, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations in Walterboro, South Carolina. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting period-end close activities, and helping ensure tax and inventory transactions are recorded properly. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to keep financial records complete, accurate, and aligned with reporting timelines. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to support reliable monthly and year-end financial results. • Manage monthly accrual calculations and related adjustments to ensure expenses are recognized in the proper accounting period. • Assist with sales and use tax processes, including compiling data, reviewing transactions, and supporting timely filings. • Contribute to corporate tax return preparation by organizing financial information and coordinating required schedules and documentation. • Monitor inventory-related accounting activity, including valuation, adjustments, and account reconciliation, to maintain accurate stock reporting. • Support closing activities by reviewing account activity, validating balances, and preparing documentation for internal reporting needs.
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Summerville, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Summerville, South Carolina. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations across payables, receivables, inventory, and cost analysis while helping maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting. The position works closely with operational teams to strengthen financial accuracy, improve processes, and support month-end activities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Manage supplier invoices from receipt through approval by matching supporting documents, confirming amounts, and addressing inconsistencies with vendors or internal teams.• Prepare customer billing documents, record incoming payments, and maintain organized receivable records while following up on overdue balances.• Track landed costs for inbound and overseas shipments, including freight, duties, and tariffs, to support accurate inventory valuation and financial reconciliation.• Maintain product cost data and assist with analysis of manufacturing margins, cost trends, and opportunities to improve cost control.• Reconcile inventory activity, production-related transactions, and subledger balances to help ensure the accuracy of financial records.• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory activities, and assist in resolving variances identified during count reviews.• Contribute to month-end close by preparing journal entries, supporting accruals, reconciling bank and balance sheet accounts, and assisting with financial reporting.• Partner with purchasing, production, and logistics teams to improve the quality of inventory and cost information and support audit documentation as needed.• Provide backup support for payroll and benefits administration and assist with payment processing activities that require strong financial controls. For more information contact jerome.johnson@roberthalf com
2026-08-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Goose Creek, SC
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Goose Creek, South Carolina on a Contract basis. This position will provide hands-on support across accounts payable and broader bookkeeping activities while helping maintain accurate financial records in a fast-moving environment. The role is well suited to someone who is comfortable working with QuickBooks Desktop, Excel, and day-to-day accounting tasks, with the potential for the assignment to grow over time. Responsibilities: • Review invoices against pricing documentation and receiving details to confirm charges are accurate before processing. • Match time-and-material billings to supporting work orders and resolve discrepancies prior to entry. • Record vendor invoices, credits, and related transactions in QuickBooks Desktop using appropriate general ledger classifications. • Assist with bookkeeping activities across accounts payable and accounts receivable to support smooth daily accounting operations. • Maintain spreadsheets used for tracking financial information, open items, and reporting details with a high level of accuracy. • Prepare and process documents such as credit applications, tax-exempt paperwork, and other accounting-related forms. • Generate weekly aging reports, examine outstanding balances, and verify the reliability of payable records. • Communicate with vendors to address billing questions, statement differences, and payment-related issues while protecting confidential information. • Provide administrative support through filing, scanning, copying, mail handling, supply coordination, and occasional office errands. • Support updated accounts payable procedures and assist with accounting setup activities related to QuickBooks Desktop as needed.
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Charleston, SC
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support a construction-focused accounting environment in North Charleston, South Carolina. This is a Contract position providing part-time maternity leave coverage at 20 hours per week, with on-site attendance required once per week to process checks, ideally on Thursdays. The role is best suited for someone who can work confidently across billing and accounting platforms, investigate discrepancies, and quickly adapt to specialized tools and workflows. Responsibilities: • Manage part-time bookkeeping support for maternity leave coverage, maintaining accuracy across daily accounting activities for approximately 20 hours each week. • Process check runs on site once per week in North Charleston, South Carolina, with Thursday availability strongly preferred. • Handle construction-related billing tasks, including progress billing and retainage tracking, while keeping financial records current and organized. • Maintain accurate job costing data and ensure project-related financial information is properly reflected in the accounting system. • Work within QuickBooks Online and connected estimating or operational software to review transactions and confirm data is syncing correctly between systems. • Investigate mismatched balances, billing variances, and reconciliation issues by tracing data across platforms and resolving inconsistencies. • Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation activities to help maintain reliable financial reporting. • Learn specialized software workflows through training materials and internal documentation, then apply that knowledge effectively in day-to-day work. • Record and organize process notes to help clarify procedures and improve consistency across billing and bookkeeping tasks.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z