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7 results for Payroll Accountant in Columbia, SC

Payroll Administrator

Blythewood, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations and financial accuracy in Blythewood, South Carolina. This role sits within Finance and works closely with Human Resources and external partners to ensure employees are paid correctly, records remain accurate, and payroll activities align with reporting and compliance standards. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage reconciliations, controls, and employee data with consistency. Responsibilities: • Manage the full payroll cycle for employees, including regular wages, variable pay items, deductions, and other compensation elements. • Review and confirm payroll-related changes with Human Resources to ensure employee information and pay transactions are accurate and up to date. • Monitor payroll practices for adherence to applicable wage laws, tax requirements, and company policies while maintaining proper documentation. • Complete payroll funding activities, prepare accruals, and perform account reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting. • Record payroll-related journal entries and assist with month-end close by resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Administer payroll taxes, garnishments, benefit deductions, and retirement plan funding, including related balancing and reconciliation tasks. • Maintain reliable employee and payroll data across systems, supporting status changes such as hiring, transfers, and terminations. • Serve as a key point of coordination among Finance, Human Resources, and outside payroll providers to address issues and improve workflows. • Contribute to audit preparation, reporting requests, and process enhancements that strengthen controls and operational efficiency.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Irmo, SC
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join a real estate development organization in Irmo, South Carolina on a Contract basis. This role supports day-to-day financial operations by handling invoice activity, payment processing, and record maintenance with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness. The ideal candidate brings practical accounts payable experience, solid data entry skills, and the ability to keep accounting information organized for dependable reporting. Responsibilities: • Examine incoming vendor invoices for completeness, verify them against supporting documents such as packing records, and resolve discrepancies through direct communication with suppliers. • Assign appropriate general ledger coding to payable transactions so entries are recorded accurately within the accounting system. • Process invoice batches, enter financial details into the system, reconcile totals, and confirm that postings align with supporting calculations. • Prepare and issue payments for approved requests, including both manual disbursements and system-generated vendor checks. • Support month-end close activities by producing accounts payable reports, tracking outstanding invoices, and matching balances to the general ledger. • Maintain organized records for invoices, payment documentation, and related files to ensure accessible and accurate financial documentation. • Assist with routine accounting support tasks as needed to help maintain smooth departmental operations. • Use accounting and office software effectively to manage invoice processing, data entry, and financial record updates.
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

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

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

Payroll and Safety Admin

Columbia, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
45000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Coordinator & Safety Admin to support a manufacturing site in Columbia, South Carolina. This role blends day-to-day attendance and timekeeping activities with compliance-focused safety support, helping maintain accurate records, smooth employee processes, and a secure work environment. The ideal candidate brings strong administrative skills, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with all employees. Responsibilities:• Administer core HR activities by maintaining employee records, preparing reports, responding to documentation requests, and supporting routine departmental coordination.• Oversee daily time and attendance records, review timekeeping entries for accuracy, and process employee leave and time-off requests in a timely manner.• Help drive workplace safety programs by organizing safety committee meetings, tracking follow-up items, and supporting department-level safety communication.• Maintain organized safety documentation, including plant records, employee training files, and related compliance materials.• Contribute to safety inspections, audits, and incident reviews by observing workplace conditions, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions to leadership.• Prepare and submit injury and accident documentation, coordinate required approvals, and help ensure workers’ compensation and related case files are completed accurately.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

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

Tax Staff - Public

Columbia, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Our Columbia based client has an exciting opportunity for a Tax Support Staff position. This role is within the public accounting sector and requires a keen interest in forensic accounting and valuations sector. The position involves a wide range of accounting and tax functions coupled with client support activities. This role will act as a point of contact for any inquiries related to tax accounting functions as well as assist with financial valuations.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z