<p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of a mission-driven organization in Charleston, South Carolina. This role focuses on maintaining accurate accounting records and helping ensure compliance with financial standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams on budgeting, audits, and financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain accounting records in accordance with accounting standards and applicable requirements.</p><p>• Review financial processes to support compliance with internal controls as well as relevant state and federal regulations.</p><p>• Partner with finance leadership during the annual audit process by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests.</p><p>• Perform routine account maintenance, journal entries, and data validation to keep the general ledger and related databases current and reliable.</p><p>• Contribute to annual budget preparation by gathering financial data, assisting with projections, and coordinating with departmental stakeholders.</p><p>• Support special finance initiatives directed by the Director of Finance, including risk management efforts, process improvements, and best-practice implementation.</p><p>• Provide timely responses to requested financial information and assist with additional accounting duties as needed.</p>
<p><br></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join a growing outsourced accounting firm serving startup and emerging-growth clients in Charleston, South Carolina. This role will lead core accounting operations across a portfolio of client accounts, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and help build scalable processes to support high-growth businesses. The Accounting Manager/Supervisor will oversee daily accounting activity, manage month-end close for multiple clients, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, client service experience, and a background in outsourced accounting, public accounting, or advisory environments.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly close activities for multiple client engagements, ensuring deadlines are met and financial reporting is accurate, complete, and well supported.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activity across client accounts by reviewing transactions, maintaining account accuracy, and resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure proper accounting treatment and consistency across engagements.</p><p>• Oversee account reconciliations for key balance sheet and income statement accounts, following up on reconciling items and outstanding issues.</p><p>• Prepare monthly and periodic financial statements for startup and emerging-growth clients, delivering reporting that is timely, accurate, and actionable.</p><p>• Support client audit, tax, and investor reporting needs by organizing schedules, preparing support, and responding to external requests.</p><p>• Supervise daily accounting workflows and provide guidance to staff on best practices, process consistency, and quality standards.</p><p>• Build and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures that support scalability and operational efficiency for both clients and the firm.</p><p>• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, communicating financial results, answering questions, and helping address accounting-related challenges.</p><p>• Assist with onboarding new clients, cleaning up accounting records where needed, and implementing efficient month-end close and reporting procedures.</p><p>Preferred Qualifications:</p><p>• Prior experience in outsourced accounting, client accounting services, or public accounting.</p><p>• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.</p><p>• Experience supporting startup, high-growth, or entrepreneurial businesses is highly preferred.</p><p>• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client relationships and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.</p><p>For more information please contact Jerome Johnson at jerome.johnson@roberthalf com</p>