9 Results for Payroll Accountant Jobs in Columbia, SC

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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.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Lexington, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a busy construction-focused team in Lexington, South Carolina. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a high-volume environment, communicates professionally with subcontractors and internal partners, and takes pride in accuracy. The role will manage payables, payment processing, reconciliations, and related administrative accounting tasks while helping keep vendor accounts current and organized. Responsibilities:• Process a steady flow of vendor invoices each month, ensuring charges are entered accurately and assigned to the appropriate codes.• Prepare and distribute payments through routine check runs while maintaining clear records of completed transactions.• Reconcile company credit card activity and follow up on missing receipts, discrepancies, or unsupported charges.• Balance deposit records and resolve variances to keep financial data aligned with supporting documentation.• Submit and track payments related to employee health benefit obligations in a timely manner.• Review subcontractor pay applications for completeness and coordinate payment processing based on approved documentation.• Communicate with subcontractors and internal team members to answer payment questions and address account issues professionally.• Maintain accounts payable information within Viewpoint Vista and support accurate data entry and reporting.• Assist with office accounting workflows as the team establishes operations in the Aiken location.
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

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

VP of Accounting

Columbia, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 245000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished accounting leader to oversee financial operations and guide a high-performing team in Columbia, South Carolina. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining strong accounting controls, and supporting sound financial decision-making across the organization. The Vice President of Accounting will also contribute to budgeting efforts, partner on audit activities, and broaden expertise in areas such as asset liability management and investment oversight. Responsibilities: • Direct daily accounting activities, ensuring accurate general ledger management, reconciliations, and compliance with established standards. • Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to support executive decision-making and organizational transparency. • Oversee the month-end close process, establishing timelines and reviewing results for completeness and accuracy. • Coordinate internal and external audit activities, serving as a key point of contact and helping resolve findings efficiently. • Support the development and monitoring of the annual budget by partnering with leadership on financial planning and analysis. • Coach, mentor, and develop accounting staff to strengthen technical capabilities, accountability, and career growth. • Analyze financial results and trends to identify risks, recommend improvements, and solve complex issues with minimal oversight. • Expand involvement in asset liability management and investment-related activities to support broader financial stewardship.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

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

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

West Columbia, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee cash management operations within a financial services environment in West Columbia, South Carolina. This role is responsible for guiding daily department activity, strengthening controls, and ensuring cash transactions are recorded accurately and resolved promptly across key financial systems. The position works closely with senior leadership, compliance, and finance partners to improve procedures, support reporting accuracy, and maintain a well-controlled operating framework. Responsibilities:• Direct the day-to-day activities of the cash management function, setting priorities, guiding team performance, and ensuring consistent coverage for critical processes.• Oversee the full lifecycle of cash transactions, including receipts, disbursements, transfers, repayments, settlements, reversals, and related account activity, while confirming accurate posting across financial records and platforms.• Review bank, cash, and ledger reconciliations, investigate variances, and drive timely resolution of outstanding items to maintain complete and reliable records.• Monitor cash balances and exception items, leading research into unresolved, aged, residual, or unidentified amounts and ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken.• Approve account adjustments, fund movements, and closure activity only when documentation, authorization, and supporting records are complete and compliant with policy.• Build and maintain a strong internal control environment by enforcing approvals, separation of duties, access restrictions, independent review, and escalation of high-risk issues.• Identify workflow inefficiencies, develop improved procedures, document operating standards, and track performance measures to support continuous process improvement.• Partner with leadership, compliance, accounting, and finance stakeholders to address operational issues, support audit readiness, and improve the accuracy and transparency of cash-related reporting.• Coordinate with external banks, custodians, vendors, and internal system owners on operational matters, testing efforts, automation opportunities, and other departmental initiatives.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Columbia, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee hotel accounting operations in Columbia, South Carolina. This role leads core financial activities, supports accurate reporting, and helps ensure controls, reconciliations, and daily transactions are handled with precision. The ideal candidate brings strong hospitality accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with department leaders and external partners. Responsibilities:• Direct the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries and completion of all supporting accounting activities required for timely reporting.• Produce monthly financial packages such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and operational reports using accrual-based accounting principles.• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank activity, and daily credit card transactions while maintaining complete documentation and supporting schedules.• Review accounts payable coding, monitor receivables activity, and verify payroll records and daily deposits for accuracy and compliance.• Partner with hotel leaders to provide financial insight, address accounting issues, and support informed operational decision-making.• Coordinate with external auditors and assist with internal reviews, inventory counts, budget preparation, and financial analysis as needed.• Oversee the quality of night audit output, audit cash vault activity regularly, and manage cash counts and bank deposit preparation.• Serve as a payroll partner and contribute to monthly financial review calls with operational leadership and ownership groups.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

9 results for Payroll Accountant in Columbia, SC