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Staff Accountant

Charleston, SC
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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. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate monthly and year-end financial reporting. • Analyze financial activity across assigned properties or portfolios and help maintain complete, well-supported general ledger records. • Assist with the preparation of internal financial statements, management reports, and budget-related analysis for business leaders and property operations teams. • Review invoices, payroll-related entries, funding activity, and other accounting transactions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance. • Monitor variances, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to strengthen reporting accuracy and expense control. • Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders by providing documentation, research, and explanations related to accounting transactions and balances. • Support the development and improvement of accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls to increase efficiency and consistency. • Respond to questions from property managers, owners, and leadership regarding financial results, reporting packages, and budget performance.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

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 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. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily accounting activities for multiple related nonprofit entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and consistently. • Maintain the general ledger by entering monthly activity, accruals, depreciation, and other fixed asset-related entries. • Complete regular account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and key balance sheet accounts to support accurate financial records. • Research account variances and resolve discrepancies promptly to keep reporting reliable and current. • Administer the accounts payable cycle, including vendor setup, coding review, approval tracking, and adherence to organizational policies. • Examine employee expense submissions for accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with internal reimbursement standards. • Prepare and post journal entries that support complete and timely monthly and annual financial close activities. • Assist with period-end close and audit readiness by organizing supporting documentation and processing required adjustments. • 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

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 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. Responsibilities:• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing financial activity, and helping ensure reporting deadlines are met.• Maintain the general ledger by recording and validating financial transactions in alignment with accounting policies and government-related standards.• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records.• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Complete bank reconciliations regularly, investigate variances, and coordinate corrections when needed.• Support grant-related accounting by tracking restricted funding, monitoring expenditures, and assisting with compliance reporting.• Review account activity for unusual items, identify issues affecting financial accuracy, and recommend corrective action.• Assist with audits and internal reviews by organizing documentation and responding to financial information requests. For more information please contact jerome.johnson@roberthalf com
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Mount Pleasant, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including maintaining accurate financial records and updating accounting entries.• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and track outstanding obligations to support accounts payable activities.• Issue customer billing, record incoming payments, and follow up on open balances as part of accounts receivable support.• Enter financial and administrative data into internal systems with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness.• Assist with QuickBooks recordkeeping, reconciliations, and routine reporting for management review.• Provide support for human resources administration, such as maintaining employee files, coordinating documents, and assisting with onboarding-related tasks.• Handle general administrative duties for leadership, including scheduling, correspondence, and preparation of basic documents or reports.• Help organize office records and support process improvements that strengthen day-to-day operational efficiency. For more information please contact jerome.johnson@roberthalf com
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Charleston, SC
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team in Charleston, South Carolina for a Contract position supporting day-to-day accounting operations during a team member’s leave of absence. This assignment is expected to last at least three months and is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling both payables and receivables. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to timely financial processing while working with invoice records, payment activity, and accounting data. Responsibilities: • Manage outgoing and incoming financial transactions by supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. • Review, enter, and process invoices accurately to help maintain current and organized accounting records. • Record payment details and update account information with a high level of accuracy in internal systems. • Assist with tracking outstanding balances, verifying transaction information, and resolving routine discrepancies. • Maintain organized documentation for invoices, payments, and related accounting records for easy reference and audit support. • Use Eclipse software to enter data, monitor accounting activity, and support daily clerical finance tasks as needed.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Charleston, SC
remote
Temporary to Hire
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented part-time Bookkeeper to support small business clients in Charleston, South Carolina, within the tax consulting industry for roughly 10-20 hours per week. This part-time, remote, contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who combines strong bookkeeping expertise with a detail-oriented, client-ready presence. In this role, you will manage day-to-day financial records, maintain accurate account balances, and deliver clear financial reporting to clients. Responsibilities:• Manage bookkeeping activities for a portfolio of small business clients, ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.• Review, classify, and record financial transactions in the appropriate accounts using established bookkeeping practices.• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card activity regularly to confirm accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.• Prepare financial statements and present key reporting details to clients in a clear and detail-oriented manner.• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including tracking payments and maintaining complete records.• Assist with month-end close tasks by organizing account data and verifying that all entries are properly recorded.• Process payroll information as needed while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.• Communicate directly with clients to answer questions, gather financial documentation, and provide dependable bookkeeping support.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Charleston, SC
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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. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of vendor invoices with careful attention to accuracy, approvals, and payment timelines. • Assign proper general ledger and job cost coding to invoices in alignment with company and project requirements. • Prepare and execute weekly payment activities, including ACH transactions and check runs. • Reconcile payable records and investigate discrepancies to ensure vendor accounts remain current and accurate. • Maintain organized documentation for invoices, payment confirmations, and supporting accounting records. • Use Viewpoint Vista to enter, track, and manage accounts payable activity efficiently. • Partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve invoice issues, payment questions, and missing information. • Support ongoing accounting operations by assisting with reporting, audit requests, and process-related tasks as needed.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

8 results for Staff Accountant in Charleston, SC