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Investment Accountant

West Columbia, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Investment Accountant to support critical cash and trade activity within a fast-paced financial services environment in Columbia, South Carolina. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate investment records, coordinating daily funding and settlement activity, and resolving exceptions that affect customer accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and a careful approach to reconciliations, reporting, and cross-functional communication. Responsibilities:• Manage daily cash activity by reviewing contribution instructions, validating available balances, and preparing transactions for timely processing.• Coordinate trade support functions by confirming settlements, reviewing funding activity, and following up on rejected or incomplete transactions across custodial partners.• Investigate unresolved deposits, cash exceptions, and outstanding trade items, then work with plan managers to obtain clarification and drive resolution.• Maintain the accuracy of plan records by correcting position discrepancies, resolving dividend posting issues, and addressing account imbalances.• Process cash movements between holding accounts and active plan accounts to ensure funds are applied correctly and reflected in reporting.• Prepare and maintain operational reports, including tracking unresolved trades, participant count requests, and other recurring support items.• Assist with specialized accounting and cash management tasks such as revenue-sharing support and other transaction adjustments requiring detailed review.• Contribute to testing efforts for system enhancements prior to production release to help confirm trading and cash workflows function as expected.• Support broader team objectives by handling additional operational and administrative duties as needed while following established compliance and workplace standards.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Lexington, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
45000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join an established, privately-owned business in Lexington, South Carolina. This role supports the corporate accounting function by helping maintain accurate financial records, contributing to the monthly close cycle, and improving day-to-day accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting principles, confidence working across multiple systems, and the communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues throughout the business. Responsibilities:• Support the monthly accounting close by preparing entries, reviewing account activity, and helping ensure deadlines are met.• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts to maintain accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Maintain the general ledger by recording financial transactions and verifying supporting documentation.• Assist with the preparation and review of internal financial reports and statements for management use.• Analyze financial data to identify variances, trends, and areas that may require follow-up or correction.• Contribute to process enhancement efforts that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and accuracy within the accounting function.• Partner with the Controller and cross-functional teams on assigned projects and ongoing departmental priorities.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Cayce, SC
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a public-sector organization in South Carolina. This is a Long-term Contract position focused on strengthening core accounting operations, with particular emphasis on payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. The role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can work confidently in a government and healthcare-related environment, bring structure to financial processes, and contribute strong Excel and technical accounting skills. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day payroll and accounts payable activities to help maintain accurate and timely financial operations. • Establish and improve month-end closing procedures, including the preparation of reconciliations and supporting schedules. • Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries while maintaining accuracy within the general ledger. • Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial records. • Support accounting operations within a modified cash environment and apply appropriate governmental accounting practices. • Assist with revenue distribution activities and related financial tracking as needed. • Develop and enhance Excel-based reports, worksheets, and data tools to improve visibility and efficiency across accounting processes. • Contribute to accounting support within a shared services structure serving multiple state agency functions. • Collaborate with internal teams to maintain organized documentation and support audit readiness, compliance, and reporting needs.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

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

Accounting Manager

Cayce, SC
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Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to provide leadership and structure for a general ledger team supporting a municipality in Columbia, South Carolina. This Long-term Contract position will play a central role in improving consistency, accountability, and accuracy across core accounting operations. The individual in this role will guide day-to-day execution, strengthen close and reconciliation practices, and help ensure financial activities are completed in line with sound accounting standards. Responsibilities:• Lead and support a team of approximately six accounting professionals, providing direction, coaching, and clear ownership of daily responsibilities.• Build and refine month-end and year-end close procedures to create a more consistent and well-documented accounting cycle.• Oversee account reconciliation activities and confirm that balances are reviewed, supported, and resolved in a timely manner.• Evaluate journal entries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established accounting policies and internal controls.• Analyze recurring accounting problems, determine underlying causes, and implement corrective actions to reduce future errors.• Improve the use of cost centers and related coding practices by identifying misclassifications and guiding proper accounting treatment.• Identify inefficiencies in current workflows and introduce process improvements that strengthen accountability and operational effectiveness.• Provide support for technical accounting matters, reporting enhancements, and organizational integration-related accounting activities.• Help ensure work is routed through appropriate accounting channels and performed consistently across the function.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

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

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.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

8 results for Grant Accountant in Columbia, SC