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8 results for Accounting in Columbia, SC

Accountant

Irmo, SC
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Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to join a real estate development organization in South Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone in finance who can turn detailed cost and accounting data into practical business insight while supporting accurate, timely financial reporting. The role works closely with accounting, operations, and leadership teams to resolve discrepancies, strengthen reporting, and improve day-to-day financial processes. Responsibilities: • Manage recurring reconciliations and financial reviews tied to project costs, prepaid balances, deposits, reserves, inventory-related accounts, work-in-process activity, and month-end close deliverables. • Examine budget versus actual results to highlight spending patterns, explain unusual fluctuations, and identify omitted, duplicated, or misclassified costs requiring follow-up. • Communicate financial issues in a clear and actionable way by providing commentary, recommendations, and updates to internal business partners and leadership. • Review purchasing and invoicing activity to detect incomplete support, irregular transaction status changes, vendor-related concerns, pricing inconsistencies, and other preventable cost issues. • Prepare and share reports such as exception summaries, scorecards, variance analyses, and open-cost tracking tools that help teams prioritize risks and next steps. • Reconcile and monitor reserve activity through rollforwards, cleanup efforts, and open-item analysis to maintain accurate and supportable balances. • Investigate discrepancies caused by timing differences, coding errors, duplicate entries, missing documentation, or mismatched system data, and drive timely resolution. • Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Purchasing, operations, and other internal stakeholders to confirm approvals, resolve issues, and keep financial transactions moving accurately and on schedule. • Develop and refine training guides, process documentation, review checklists, and recurring task instructions to improve consistency, efficiency, and knowledge transfer. • Apply Excel, reporting tools, automation, and AI-enabled technology to reduce manual effort, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve how teams review and act on financial information.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Ridgeway, SC
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support municipal operations in South Carolina. This contract position has the potential to become permanent, works closely with town leadership, and plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting public administration, and helping keep daily office functions running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage both financial and clerical responsibilities in a public-sector environment. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day accounting support activities, including payroll coordination, receivables tracking, deposit preparation, and account balancing. • Reconcile bank activity and organize financial documentation needed for external audit review and reporting. • Assist with payables and invoice processing while coordinating with the outside firm responsible for financial management and check issuance. • Prepare and maintain official town records, ensuring public documents are filed accurately and retained in an organized system. • Support the creation and processing of municipal documents such as ordinances, resolutions, meeting agendas, contracts, easements, deeds, and bonds requiring certification. • Issue business licenses and provide administrative assistance for a range of town office functions. • Record and prepare minutes for public meetings with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism. • Partner closely with town leadership on daily priorities and provide dependable clerical and accounting support across town operations.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting & Budget Manager

Sumter, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager for an organization located in Sumter, South Carolina. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support budget activities, and contribute to the preparation of key financial reports for the organization. Responsibilities:• Perform month end activities to include reconciliations for general ledger balances, bank accounts, receivables, cash activity, and related subsidiary records.• Assist with the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget by compiling information, analyzing figures, and supporting planning activities.• Assist in preparing annual financial statements and other recurring or ad hoc reports required for fiscal oversight and decision-making.• Complete and submit monthly sales and use tax filings in a timely and accurate manner.• Assist with the external audits and help coordinate audit support activities.• Support as needed with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and grant-related accounting transactions.
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Columbia, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to support core financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Columbia, South Carolina. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate records across multiple business locations, strengthening close and reporting activities, and delivering reliable financial information for internal and corporate stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and a consistent commitment to collaboration, accountability, and workplace safety. Responsibilities:• Manage general ledger activities for several business sites, including preparing journal entries and helping drive an efficient monthly close process.• Complete timely reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies through thorough review and follow-up.• Review and align intercompany balances with affiliated divisions to ensure accurate financial reporting across entities.• Investigate and explain intercompany transactions and charge activity when analysis is needed by leadership or partner teams.• Assemble quarterly and annual reporting deliverables required for corporate reporting and financial consolidation.• Maintain ledger data within the organization’s consolidation platform and ensure information is updated accurately.• Contribute to a workplace culture centered on safety, respect, and high standards of performance in daily activities.• Partner with cross-functional colleagues to improve accounting accuracy, consistency, and overall process effectiveness.
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Grant Accountant

Columbia, SC
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Grant Accountant to join a mission-driven organization in Columbia, South Carolina on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing day-to-day payables and receivables activity, and supporting grant-related accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively while ensuring compliance with applicable financial regulations and internal controls. Responsibilities: • Oversee invoice processing, payment scheduling, and purchase order activity to keep accounts payable transactions accurate and timely. • Manage incoming payments, customer or grant-related receivables tracking, and account balancing to support reliable cash flow reporting. • Prepare and post journal entries, review general ledger activity, and investigate discrepancies to maintain clean financial records. • Contribute to month-end close by completing reconciliations, analyzing variances, and assisting with the preparation of recurring financial statements. • Record and reconcile cash activity, including receipts, deposits, and related ledger entries, to ensure proper documentation of all funds. • Compare spending records against supporting documentation and maintain organized financial files for audit readiness and reporting accuracy. • Review vendor invoices, confirm coding and approvals, accrue expenses when needed, and coordinate disbursements in accordance with policy. • Support accounting needs for grant-funded programs, including transaction processing, reporting support, and adherence to funding requirements. • Recommend practical improvements to accounting workflows, internal controls, and financial procedures to strengthen efficiency and compliance. • Assist with special assignments and additional finance-related projects as business needs evolve.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Lexington, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a busy construction-focused team in Lexington, South Carolina. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a high-volume environment, communicates professionally with subcontractors and internal partners, and takes pride in accuracy. The role will manage payables, payment processing, reconciliations, and related administrative accounting tasks while helping keep vendor accounts current and organized. Responsibilities:• Process a steady flow of vendor invoices each month, ensuring charges are entered accurately and assigned to the appropriate codes.• Prepare and distribute payments through routine check runs while maintaining clear records of completed transactions.• Reconcile company credit card activity and follow up on missing receipts, discrepancies, or unsupported charges.• Balance deposit records and resolve variances to keep financial data aligned with supporting documentation.• Submit and track payments related to employee health benefit obligations in a timely manner.• Review subcontractor pay applications for completeness and coordinate payment processing based on approved documentation.• Communicate with subcontractors and internal team members to answer payment questions and address account issues professionally.• Maintain accounts payable information within Viewpoint Vista and support accurate data entry and reporting.• Assist with office accounting workflows as the team establishes operations in the Aiken location.
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Columbia, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Senior/Manager to lead client tax engagements in Columbia, South Carolina. This position plays a central role in overseeing return preparation and review, guiding staff development, and delivering responsive service to a diverse client base. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep multiple projects moving efficiently in a public accounting environment. Responsibilities:• Lead tax engagements from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance throughout the process.• Examine and approve a broad range of federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and nonprofit entities.• Investigate complex tax matters and provide practical recommendations related to reporting obligations, risk areas, and planning opportunities.• Stay current on changes in tax legislation and translate those developments into clear guidance for clients and internal team members.• Coach, support, and assess tax professionals to strengthen technical capability, performance, and career growth.• Evaluate workpapers and related documentation to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with firm expectations.• Organize staffing priorities and manage competing deadlines effectively, particularly during high-volume filing periods.• Assist clients with notices, examinations, appeals, and other communications involving tax authorities.• Contribute to client retention and growth by identifying additional service needs and helping cultivate new business opportunities.
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Columbia, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a growing public accounting team in Columbia, South Carolina. This role is ideal for a tax specialist who can oversee complex engagements, advise clients on planning opportunities, and guide staff in delivering accurate, high-quality work. The position offers the opportunity to partner with a diverse client portfolio while contributing to a collaborative and forward-thinking firm environment. Responsibilities:• Lead the preparation and final review of sophisticated tax filings for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.• Advise clients on tax-saving opportunities and planning strategies tailored to their business operations, financial goals, and industry considerations.• Direct, coach, and develop tax team members by assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and providing constructive performance feedback.• Build and maintain strong client partnerships by responding to questions, addressing concerns, and delivering dependable guidance throughout the engagement lifecycle.• Analyze complex federal, state, and local tax matters and present practical recommendations supported by thorough research.• Oversee multiple tax engagements at once, managing timelines, priorities, and quality standards to meet deadlines effectively.• Contribute to practice growth by supporting proposals, participating in presentations, and identifying opportunities to expand client relationships.• Monitor changes in tax legislation and emerging industry developments, translating new requirements into actionable guidance for clients and internal teams.
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z