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11 results for Senior Accountant in Columbia, SC

Sr. Accountant
  • Lugoff, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization in Lugoff, South Carolina. This position plays a key role in both financial reporting and plant-level cost analysis, helping leadership understand performance, control expenses, and support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong full-cycle accounting experience along with the ability to work closely with operations in a fast-paced production environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production and job cost data to identify trends, evaluate manufacturing efficiency, and highlight opportunities to improve margins.<br>• Compare actual material, labor, and overhead spending against established standards, then communicate meaningful variance insights to management.<br>• Partner with plant and operational teams by providing cost history, pricing information, and financial analysis that supports better decision-making.<br>• Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing assigned schedules, completing entries, and helping ensure reporting deadlines are met.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a regular basis and resolve discrepancies in line with internal accounting practices.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries tied to daily accounting activity as well as monthly financial close requirements.<br>• Compile recurring financial and operational reports, monitor patterns in the data, and summarize findings for leadership review.<br>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing, billing, collections follow-up, payment handling, and vendor account reconciliation.<br>• Provide administrative and cross-functional support to the facility, including assistance with onboarding, training coordination, communications, and backup coverage for customer service or logistics as needed.
  • 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong>:</p><p>• Manage general ledger activities for several business sites, including preparing journal entries and helping drive an efficient monthly close process.</p><p>• Complete timely reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies through thorough review and follow-up.</p><p>• Review and align intercompany balances with affiliated divisions to ensure accurate financial reporting across entities.</p><p>• Investigate and explain intercompany transactions and charge activity when analysis is needed by leadership or partner teams.</p><p>• Assemble quarterly and annual reporting deliverables required for corporate reporting and financial consolidation.</p><p>• Maintain ledger data within the organization’s consolidation platform and ensure information is updated accurately.</p><p>• Contribute to a workplace culture centered on safety, respect, and high standards of performance in daily activities.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional colleagues to improve accounting accuracy, consistency, and overall process effectiveness.</p>
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to support a diverse portfolio of operations in Columbia, South Carolina. This position offers the chance to contribute across multiple business lines while building strong expertise in core accounting functions. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys hands-on financial work, values accuracy, and wants to grow in a collaborative, detail-focused environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong>:</p><p>• Manage general ledger activity across multiple affiliated business entities, ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and support the monthly close process by reviewing balances, resolving discrepancies, and meeting reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations and monitor daily cash transactions to maintain reliable visibility into cash flow.</p><p>• Assists with accounts payable tasks, including processing invoices and helping maintain timely vendor payments.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts on a regular basis and investigate variances to support clean and dependable financial reporting.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 45000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and day-to-day accounting operations in Columbia, South Carolina. This position is ideal for someone with or seeking general ledger experience who will manage month-end activities, prepare reconciliations, and help maintain compliance with audit and reporting standards. The successful candidate will work across core accounting processes to ensure timely entries, dependable records, and consistent financial accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage month-end closing tasks by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and helping ensure financial results are finalized on time.</p><p>• Record and post journal entries with supporting documentation to maintain complete and accurate accounting records.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and supporting proper account classification.</p><p>• Perform balance sheet and other account reconciliations, investigating variances and correcting issues as needed.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and related reports for internal review and external requirements.</p><p>• Support financial statement audit activities by organizing documentation, answering requests, and coordinating with internal stakeholders, leadership, auditors, and the like</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z
Director of Accounting
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the organization’s accounting function, including ledger maintenance, payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and develop multi-year forecasts that support operational priorities and future growth plans.</p><p>• Prepare and present recurring financial reports for leadership, offering analysis that supports planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee the annual audit and ensure financial records, documentation, and reporting practices remain accurate, timely, and audit-ready.</p><p>• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and reserve oversight to maintain liquidity and support responsible financial stewardship.</p><p>• Provide leadership for grant budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with funding requirements.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to improve consistency, accountability, and scalability.</p><p>• Supervise and develop finance staff, providing direction, coaching, and quality oversight for daily operations.</p><p>• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to financial systems, workflows, and related administrative support activities as organizational needs evolve.</p>
  • 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z
Small Business Accounting Manager
  • Lexington, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to oversee financial operations and human resources functions for an established business in Lexington, South Carolina. This position plays a central role in keeping accounting processes accurate, organized, and compliant while also contributing to payroll, benefits administration, and employee onboarding. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities across payables, receivables, and general transaction processing to ensure timely and accurate financial management.</p><p>• Review and post financial entries, maintaining complete and reliable records for routine business activity.</p><p>• Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts and company credit cards, resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Produce financial statements and internal reports that support leadership visibility into business performance.</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is properly maintained.</p><p>• Administer payroll and coordinate required tax filings with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.</p><p>• Track inventory values and maintain organized records to support operational and financial reporting.</p><p>• Monitor adherence to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and retirement plan compliance obligations, including 401(k) reporting and testing.</p><p>• Support human resources administration by coordinating employee onboarding, employee insurance matters, and workers’ compensation activities.</p><p>• Provide general administrative assistance as needed to help maintain efficient office operations.</p>
  • 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z
Investment Accountant
  • West Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an <strong>Investment Accountant</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong>:</p><p>• Manage daily cash activity by reviewing contribution instructions, validating available balances, and preparing transactions for timely processing.</p><p>• Coordinate trade support functions by confirming settlements, reviewing funding activity, and following up on rejected or incomplete transactions across custodial partners.</p><p>• Investigate unresolved deposits, cash exceptions, and outstanding trade items, then work with plan managers to obtain clarification and drive resolution.</p><p>• Maintain the accuracy of plan records by correcting position discrepancies, resolving dividend posting issues, and addressing account imbalances.</p><p>• Process cash movements between holding accounts and active plan accounts to ensure funds are applied correctly and reflected in reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain operational reports, including tracking unresolved trades, participant count requests, and other recurring support items.</p><p>• Assist with specialized accounting and cash management tasks such as revenue-sharing support and other transaction adjustments requiring detailed review.</p><p>• Contribute to testing efforts for system enhancements prior to production release to help confirm trading and cash workflows function as expected.</p><p>• Support broader team objectives by handling additional operational and administrative duties as needed while following established compliance and workplace standards.</p>
  • 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 27 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to provide dependable accounting support for a Long-term Contract position in Columbia, South Carolina. This role is ideal for someone who can quickly contribute to daily financial operations, keep records accurate, and work confidently across multiple entities or locations. The position offers the opportunity to strengthen core accounting processes while ensuring timely handling of essential transactions and reporting activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable work, ensuring invoices, payments, and customer transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Record and reconcile intercompany activity by preparing journal entries that properly reflect transactions between locations or related entities.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, posting adjustments, and supporting month-to-month accuracy in financial records.<br>• Perform account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and improve confidence in reported balances.<br>• Enter financial data into QuickBooks Online in a timely manner and help preserve complete, well-organized accounting documentation.<br>• Use accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online and Foundation to support daily bookkeeping and operational finance needs.<br>• Assist with organizing and standardizing accounting workflows across business locations to support a more consistent operating model.<br>• Collaborate with internal staff to maintain continuity in accounting support and address day-to-day transactional issues as they arise.
  • 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our client&#39;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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes for multiple clients, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Prepare and issue invoices, ensuring billing is completed in accordance with client requirements.</p><p>• Conduct bank reconciliations regularly to verify financial data and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Generate financial statements and reports to provide clients with insights into their financial performance.</p><p>• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring all records are accurate and up-to-date.</p><p>• Prepare books for tax returns, collaborating closely with clients and internal tax team to gather necessary documentation.</p><p>• File sales tax returns accurately and on time, adhering to relevant regulations.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks Online and Desktop versions to manage financial records and transactions efficient</p>
  • 2026-07-15T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Lexington, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process a steady flow of vendor invoices each month, ensuring charges are entered accurately and assigned to the appropriate codes.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute payments through routine check runs while maintaining clear records of completed transactions.</p><p>• Reconcile company credit card activity and follow up on missing receipts, discrepancies, or unsupported charges.</p><p>• Balance deposit records and resolve variances to keep financial data aligned with supporting documentation.</p><p>• Submit and track payments related to employee health benefit obligations in a timely manner.</p><p>• Review subcontractor pay applications for completeness and coordinate payment processing based on approved documentation.</p><p>• Communicate with subcontractors and internal team members to answer payment questions and address account issues professionally.</p><p>• Maintain accounts payable information within Viewpoint Vista and support accurate data entry and reporting.</p><p>• Assist with office accounting workflows as the team establishes operations in the Aiken location.</p>
  • 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • West Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy construction and contractor operation in West Columbia, South Carolina. This Contract position will play an important role in keeping vendor invoices current, maintaining organized payment records, and helping the accounting team manage a fast-moving workload. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in an office setting, can handle repetitive tasks with precision, and brings strong working knowledge of Excel and Adobe to daily accounts payable activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage a high daily volume of vendor and supplier invoices, ensuring entries are completed accurately and consistently.<br>• Review payable documentation for completeness and route items through the proper approval process to support timely payment.<br>• Enter, code, and track invoices within company accounting platforms, including systems used in the flooring and construction environment.<br>• Help reduce outstanding payable balances by organizing pending items and following through on unresolved invoice issues.<br>• Maintain clear and accurate financial records through consistent data entry, filing, and account reconciliation support.<br>• Assist with check run preparation and related payment processing tasks to keep obligations current.<br>• Work closely with accounting leadership in a fully onsite office environment to support smooth day-to-day department operations.
  • 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z