Results for Grant Accountant Jobs in Columbia, SC

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Finance Director

Columbia, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 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.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Lexington, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to join a privately held manufacturing company in Lexington, South Carolina. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely reporting, and strengthening controls that help protect the organization’s assets. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with leadership and operational teams. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting execution with broader financial analysis and process improvement. Responsibilities:• Manage core accounting operations, including cash activity, payables, invoicing, collections, inventory accounting, and cost-related transactions to ensure accurate financial records.• Prepare and review journal entries along with supporting documentation to support an efficient and accurate month-end close process.• Perform account and bank reconciliations on a regular schedule, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Partner with operations teams during physical inventory counts, analyze differences, and help maintain reliable inventory balances.• Work closely with operational leadership to maintain bills of material, evaluate manufacturing costs, and provide analysis that supports pricing decisions.• Support cash planning, budgeting efforts, and financial risk awareness by delivering reliable data and actionable insights.• Maintain and improve internal accounting controls and review practices to promote compliance and accurate transaction processing across departments.• Present financial information clearly to leadership, offering practical recommendations through both written and verbal communication.• Provide backup support for selected human resources and administrative activities and contribute to special projects as business needs evolve.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Columbia, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager - Public Accounting. This position is suited for a tax leader who can oversee complex compliance work, guide client-facing engagements, and support accurate reporting across multiple entities. The role offers the opportunity to apply strong technical tax knowledge while partnering with internal teams and clients on planning, review, and regulatory matters. This role would ideally be hybrid to the Greenville, SC office or in the Columbia, SC office Responsibilities:• Lead the preparation and review of corporate tax filings to ensure timely, accurate submission and compliance with applicable regulations.• Manage annual income tax provision activities, including analysis, documentation, and coordination with stakeholders throughout the reporting cycle.• Utilize tax software to supervise tax workflows, maintain organized records, and improve the efficiency of return preparation and review.• Advise clients on entity formation matters by explaining tax implications and supporting structure decisions aligned with business objectives.• Review tax data, identify potential risks or opportunities, and recommend practical solutions to strengthen compliance and reporting accuracy.• Collaborate with accountants, advisors, and client contacts to resolve tax issues, respond to information requests, and maintain engagement progress.• Monitor changes in tax laws and standards, translating new guidance into effective processes, policies, and client recommendations.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

5 results for Grant Accountant in Columbia, SC