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5 results for Entry Level Staff Accountant in Columbia, SC

Staff Accountant

Columbia, SC
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Temporary / Contract
36 - 42 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support the finance team at a higher education organization in Columbia, South Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can step in quickly, work fully onsite, and provide dependable support across core general ledger activities, reconciliations, and audit preparation. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records while assisting the team through a busy reporting and audit period. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day general ledger accounting activities and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time. • Prepare month-end account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to support accurate reporting. • Create and post journal entries related to routine accounting operations and closing activities. • Assist with audit readiness by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to requests during preliminary and fieldwork phases. • Perform bank reconciliations and review cash activity to confirm alignment between internal records and banking information. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes by helping finalize balances and maintain reporting accuracy. • Support tax-related accounting tasks, including work connected to corporate tax and sales tax matters, as needed. • Provide accounting coverage for the team during a contract staffing gap and collaborate closely with internal finance leadership. • Use financial systems and tools, including Jenzabar and payroll-related platforms, to research transactions and complete assigned accounting work.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Gaston, SC
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Temporary / Contract
19.95 - 23.1 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a wholesale distribution team in Gaston, South Carolina on a Contract basis. This position is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to support day-to-day financial operations in a collaborative, family-oriented workplace. The ideal candidate will bring strong data entry accuracy, experience handling vendor invoice questions, and the flexibility to assist with a range of accounting tasks as business needs change. Responsibilities: • Enter high volumes of financial data with accuracy while maintaining organized and up-to-date records. • Review, code, and process vendor invoices to support timely payments and proper expense tracking. • Communicate with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing details, and payment-related questions. • Assist with account reconciliation activities to help ensure balances and transactions are correct. • Support check runs and payment processing for vendors, subcontractors, and other business obligations. • Record inventory-related costs, operating expenses, and subcontractor payments within the accounting system. • Contribute across the accounting function by helping with billing, cash application, and other administrative finance tasks when needed. • Use accounting platforms and spreadsheets to maintain records and help improve the accuracy of daily transaction processing.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Gaston, SC
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Temporary / Contract
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day receivables activity for a wholesale distribution operation in Gaston, South Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited for someone who can manage incoming payments, follow up on outstanding balances, and keep billing records accurate and current. The ideal candidate brings strong accounts receivable experience along with added flexibility to assist with related payables tasks when needed. Responsibilities: • Process customer invoices, post incoming payments, and maintain accurate accounts receivable records. • Apply cash receipts to the correct customer accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure balances are up to date. • Conduct commercial collections outreach with close attention to detail to resolve overdue invoices and improve payment timeliness. • Review account activity, reconcile customer balances, and support month-end receivables reporting needs. • Handle billing-related tasks with close attention to detail to reduce errors and support efficient cash flow. • Communicate with internal teams and customers to address payment questions, remittance issues, and account adjustments. • Provide cross-functional support for selected accounts payable duties and other finance-related administrative tasks as needed.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Lexington, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to support the financial oversight of construction-related work in Lexington, South Carolina. This position will manage project-level accounting activities, help maintain accurate cost reporting, and partner with operations teams to keep billing and financial records on track. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in project accounting and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Monitor project financial activity, including cost tracking, revenue recognition, invoicing, and budget performance across active assignments.• Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records for construction projects while ensuring transactions are recorded in line with company and client requirements.• Reconcile project accounts, review contract-related financial data, and investigate discrepancies to support timely month-end and project closeout processes.• Partner with project managers and operational stakeholders to provide clear financial updates, forecast outcomes, and highlight risks affecting project profitability.• Generate routine and ad hoc reports to support management visibility into project performance.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

SNR Accounting Manager

Columbia, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee core financial operations and help ensure accurate, timely reporting for an organization in Columbia, South Carolina. This role will guide month-end activities, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and support compliance through strong controls and documentation. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on management style, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to partner effectively across departments. Responsibilities:• Lead the monthly close process, coordinating timelines, reviewing entries, and ensuring reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.• Oversee general ledger activity by validating account accuracy, monitoring transactions, and maintaining strong accounting records.• Prepare and review journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation to ensure completeness and adherence to accounting standards.• Manage account reconciliations across key balance sheet and income statement accounts, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.• Support financial statement audit activities by organizing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and helping maintain audit readiness throughout the year.• Evaluate accounting workflows and strengthen internal controls to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency within the department.• Partner with internal stakeholders to address reporting questions, provide financial insight, and support operational decision-making.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z