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8 results for Entry Level Accountant in Columbia, SC

Sr. Accountant

Lugoff, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization in Lugoff, South Carolina. This position plays a key role in both financial reporting and plant-level cost analysis, helping leadership understand performance, control expenses, and support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong full-cycle accounting experience along with the ability to work closely with operations in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities: • Analyze production and job cost data to identify trends, evaluate manufacturing efficiency, and highlight opportunities to improve margins. • Compare actual material, labor, and overhead spending against established standards, then communicate meaningful variance insights to management. • Partner with plant and operational teams by providing cost history, pricing information, and financial analysis that supports better decision-making. • Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing assigned schedules, completing entries, and helping ensure reporting deadlines are met. • Reconcile general ledger accounts on a regular basis and resolve discrepancies in line with internal accounting practices. • Prepare and post journal entries tied to daily accounting activity as well as monthly financial close requirements. • Compile recurring financial and operational reports, monitor patterns in the data, and summarize findings for leadership review. • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing, billing, collections follow-up, payment handling, and vendor account reconciliation. • Provide administrative and cross-functional support to the facility, including assistance with onboarding, training coordination, communications, and backup coverage for customer service or logistics as needed.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Newberry, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join an international manufacturing company in Newberry, South Carolina. This position is well suited for an accounting candidate who wants to strengthen core accounting skills in a hands-on environment while building a long-term career path. The role offers direct exposure to day-to-day financial operations, close collaboration with an experienced Controller, and the opportunity to grow into increased responsibility over time. Responsibilities:• Support monthly accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and assisting with the close process.• Handle selected accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including processing payments, initiating wire transactions, and preparing checks.• Maintain accurate fixed asset records and assist with accounting for asset additions, disposals, and depreciation.• Use Excel and Great Plains to analyze financial information, organize supporting schedules, and improve reporting accuracy.• Contribute to product cost understanding by working with accounting data tied to manufacturing and inventory activity.• Partner with the Controller and accounting team to keep financial records complete, timely, and aligned with internal procedures.• Assist with operational and financial reporting needs for a business serving major customers in the tire industry.• Provide dependable on-site accounting support in a collaborative office environment and take on additional duties as the role develops.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Columbia, SC
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Columbia, South Carolina. This role is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day financial activities with accuracy, maintain reliable records, and contribute to timely reporting. The position offers the opportunity to apply strong tax and general ledger experience while working in a structured accounting environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to support month-end and ongoing accounting activities. • Assist with the preparation and review of corporate tax filings in alignment with applicable regulations. • Manage sales tax reporting processes, including compiling data, verifying calculations, and supporting timely submissions. • Maintain organized accounting documentation and supporting schedules for audits, reporting, and compliance needs. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather financial information and resolve accounting discrepancies efficiently.
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Gaston, SC
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Temporary / Contract
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a wholesale distribution team in Gaston, South Carolina on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is fully onsite and offers an easygoing, team-focused workplace where collaboration and reliability are valued. The role centers on high-volume data entry, invoice review, vendor communication, and day-to-day support for accounts payable activities, with opportunities to assist across related accounting functions as needed. Responsibilities: • Enter and maintain accounts payable records with a high level of speed and accuracy. • Review invoices for completeness, coding, and supporting documentation before processing payments. • Communicate with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies, missing details, and payment-related questions. • Assist with payment processing activities, including check runs and tracking outgoing disbursements. • Reconcile invoices and account information to help ensure accurate financial records. • Support expense tracking, subcontractor payment coordination, and inventory-related invoice activity. • Update accounting data in internal systems and spreadsheets to keep information organized and current. • Collaborate with supervisors and team members on daily accounting tasks and provide support across the department when priorities shift.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Columbia, SC
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Temporary / Contract
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support payment activity, invoice handling, and core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Columbia, South Carolina. This role is well suited for someone who can keep financial records organized, process transactions accurately, and work closely with multiple departments to maintain timely cash application and vendor payments. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping experience, sound judgment, and clear communication when resolving payment questions, invoice issues, and reconciliation discrepancies. Responsibilities: • Record and track incoming funds each day to maintain an accurate payment log and support proper posting activity. • Post customer and loan-related payments in the servicing or accounting system, ensuring transactions are applied correctly and on time. • Support daily cash reconciliation by reviewing received funds, investigating mismatches, and helping resolve outstanding issues before close of business. • Make account updates when authorized by leadership or servicing partners, ensuring adjustments are documented and completed accurately. • Review payoff information, apply final remittances, and initiate the required follow-up steps to complete payoff processing. • Respond to payment research requests by examining account activity, clarifying how funds were applied, and providing historical payment details when needed. • Assist with accounts payable administration by logging invoices, entering outstanding obligations, and monitoring approval status across departments. • Prepare vendor payments, distribute remittances, follow up on open items, and maintain organized payables records and supporting files. • Help reconcile bank and payable-related accounts by researching errors, correcting discrepancies, and supporting utility, escrow, or other scheduled disbursements as needed.
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Columbia, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
Seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our client's team in Columbia, South Carolina. In this role, you will manage a variety of financial tasks across multiple clients, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all bookkeeping operations. This position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and a solid background in QuickBooks, financial management and ideally client services accounting. Responsibilities:• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes for multiple clients, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.• Prepare and issue invoices, ensuring billing is completed in accordance with client requirements.• Conduct bank reconciliations regularly to verify financial data and resolve discrepancies.• Generate financial statements and reports to provide clients with insights into their financial performance.• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring all records are accurate and up-to-date.• Prepare books for tax returns, collaborating closely with clients and internal tax team to gather necessary documentation.• File sales tax returns accurately and on time, adhering to relevant regulations.• Utilize QuickBooks Online and Desktop versions to manage financial records and transactions efficient
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Columbia, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Our client is looking for an experienced accounting leader to guide financial operations and help shape the long-term fiscal direction of the organization. This role blends strategic planning with active oversight of day-to-day accounting, reporting, compliance, and grant-related finance activities. The Director of Accounting will work closely with executive leadership to deliver sound financial insight, strengthen controls, and support sustainable growth across the organization. Responsibilities:• Direct the organization’s accounting function, including ledger maintenance, payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and account reconciliations.• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and develop multi-year forecasts that support operational priorities and future growth plans.• Prepare and present recurring financial reports for leadership, offering analysis that supports planning and decision-making.• Oversee the annual audit and ensure financial records, documentation, and reporting practices remain accurate, timely, and audit-ready.• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and reserve oversight to maintain liquidity and support responsible financial stewardship.• Provide leadership for grant budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with funding requirements.• Strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to improve consistency, accountability, and scalability.• Supervise and develop finance staff, providing direction, coaching, and quality oversight for daily operations.• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to financial systems, workflows, and related administrative support activities as organizational needs evolve.
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z