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11 results for Staff Accountant in Columbia, SC

Sr. Accountant
  • West Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant. This role requires a detail-oriented individual capable of managing accounting operations across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment that values autonomy, flexibility, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and oversee accounting functions for multiple entities, including handling complex or unique accounts.</p><p>• Perform month-end close procedures, including preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.</p><p>• Ensure accurate and timely general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure proper documentation of financial transactions.</p><p>• Assist in preparing tax returns, including handling county-specific filings and bringing additional returns in-house.</p><p>• Utilize Sage 100 and Sage Intacct software to streamline accounting processes and ensure efficiency.</p><p>• Provide guidance and oversight to team members, fostering collaboration and accuracy in financial reporting.</p><p>• Handle a mix of routine tasks, such as deposits, alongside more complex accounting responsibilities.</p><p>• Collaborate with the team to continuously improve accounting practices and adapt to system transitions as needed.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and contribute to long-term financial planning</p>
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
Project Accountant
  • Lexington, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Project Accountant to support the financial oversight of construction-related work in Lexington, South Carolina. This position will manage project-level accounting activities, help maintain accurate cost reporting, and partner with operations teams to keep billing and financial records on track. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in project accounting and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor project financial activity, including cost tracking, revenue recognition, invoicing, and budget performance across active assignments.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records for construction projects while ensuring transactions are recorded in line with company and client requirements.</p><p>• Reconcile project accounts, review contract-related financial data, and investigate discrepancies to support timely month-end and project closeout processes.</p><p>• Partner with project managers and operational stakeholders to provide clear financial updates, forecast outcomes, and highlight risks affecting project profitability.</p><p>• Generate routine and ad hoc reports to support management visibility into project performance.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Gaston, SC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 19.95 - 23.1 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a wholesale distribution team in Gaston, South Carolina on a Contract basis. This position is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to support day-to-day financial operations in a collaborative, family-oriented workplace. The ideal candidate will bring strong data entry accuracy, experience handling vendor invoice questions, and the flexibility to assist with a range of accounting tasks as business needs change.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter high volumes of financial data with accuracy while maintaining organized and up-to-date records.<br>• Review, code, and process vendor invoices to support timely payments and proper expense tracking.<br>• Communicate with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing details, and payment-related questions.<br>• Assist with account reconciliation activities to help ensure balances and transactions are correct.<br>• Support check runs and payment processing for vendors, subcontractors, and other business obligations.<br>• Record inventory-related costs, operating expenses, and subcontractor payments within the accounting system.<br>• Contribute across the accounting function by helping with billing, cash application, and other administrative finance tasks when needed.<br>• Use accounting platforms and spreadsheets to maintain records and help improve the accuracy of daily transaction processing.
  • 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 19 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a manufacturing operation in Columbia, South Carolina on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, stays organized in a fast-paced office setting, and can keep vendor records accurate and current. The position focuses on invoice entry, account reconciliation, inbox monitoring, and administrative support within the accounts payable function. This opportunity follows a four-day workweek schedule of up to 32 hours, with specific days and hours to be determined.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process incoming supplier invoices in Epicor, ensuring information is entered accurately and assigned correctly for accounts payable records.<br>• Review vendor statements each month, compare account activity, and investigate discrepancies by coordinating directly with suppliers when needed.<br>• Verify that invoice details, payment records, and related dates align properly to maintain accurate documentation.<br>• Monitor the accounts payable email inbox and respond to routine inquiries or route items for timely follow-up.<br>• Collect and distribute incoming mail, including retrieving items from the designated mailbox location.<br>• Maintain organized filing systems for accounts payable documents, ensuring records are sorted alphabetically and easy to retrieve.<br>• Provide clerical support for the AP function through consistent recordkeeping and document handling.<br>• Work closely with the Controller by supplying accurate administrative and transactional support for daily accounts payable activities.
  • 2026-06-02T00:00:00Z
Billing Analyst
  • Hopkins, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 21 - 23 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented <strong>PART-TIME AR/Billing Analyst</strong> to support accurate invoicing and accounts receivable activities in Columbia, South Carolina. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment, can manage a high volume of contract billing, and is comfortable coordinating with multiple internal and external contacts. The role requires strong organization, sound judgment when resolving invoice questions, and confidence working in Excel and enterprise billing systems.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Prepare and issue weekly and monthly invoices across a large portfolio of customer agreements, ensuring billing is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Manage both recurring contract charges and usage-based billing, applying the correct invoicing approach based on each customer agreement.</p><p>• Process labor-related and event-driven charges, including situations where more than one invoice may be required for the same contract.</p><p>• Review billing discrepancies and make adjustments when needed by partnering with payroll and contract management teams to confirm supporting details.</p><p>• Follow up with business customers regarding outstanding balances and support collection efforts across multiple points of contact.</p><p>• Participate in regular accounts receivable reviews to assess aging reports, discuss open balances, and help drive timely resolution.</p><p>• Maintain organized records, checklists, and supporting documentation to track billing status across a high volume of active contracts.</p><p>• Use Excel and the company’s billing platform to analyze account activity, validate invoice data, and support reporting needs.</p>
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Ridgeway, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and maintain reliable, compliant financial reporting for a manufacturing organization just north of Columbia, South Carolina. This role oversees the close process, strengthens financial controls, and partners with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes while supporting audit, tax, and reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Direct the month-end and year-end close cycle, including oversight of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules required for consolidated reporting.</p><p>• Establish and monitor internal control practices that protect company assets and reinforce the integrity of financial information.</p><p>• Serve as the primary coordinator for external audits and tax engagements, ensuring documentation is complete, deadlines are met, and filings are accurate.</p><p>• Oversee compliance related to banking agreements as well as federal, state, and local tax obligations and incentive programs.</p><p>• Evaluate accounting workflows and introduce process enhancements, automation, and system improvements to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with the parent organization and internal stakeholders to support effective system usage and consistent financial reporting practices.</p><p>• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting and forecasting activities, providing financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions.</p><p>• Monitor cash position and develop cash flow forecasts to help ensure the business maintains adequate liquidity and working capital support.</p>
  • 2026-06-02T00:00:00Z
Tax Staff - Public
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 55000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Staff team member to support public accounting tax engagements in Columbia, South Carolina. This role focuses on preparing accurate returns for individual and corporate clients while maintaining compliance with applicable tax rules and filing requirements. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working with tax software to manage multiple deadlines during busy filing periods.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individual and business clients with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Review financial records and supporting documentation to gather the information needed for complete and timely tax filings.<br>• Assist with tax preparation activities for a range of client engagements while following firm standards and regulatory requirements.<br>• Use CCH ProSystem and CCH ProSystem Fx software to complete returns, organize workpapers, and maintain tax documentation.<br>• Communicate with internal team members and clients to resolve missing information, clarify tax data, and support filing deadlines.<br>• Monitor assigned tax engagements to help ensure deliverables are completed on schedule during peak filing periods.<br>• Support compliance efforts by applying current tax regulations and identifying issues that require escalation or further review.
  • 2026-06-03T00:00:00Z
Tax Staff - Public
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a motivated Tax Staff team member to join a public accounting team in Columbia, South Carolina. This opportunity is well suited for someone beginning a career in tax who is eager to build hands-on experience supporting a range of individual and business tax engagements. The role offers exposure to tax preparation, compliance work, and client-focused service in a tax services environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review individual income tax filings with accuracy and attention to deadlines.</p><p>• Support the completion of corporate tax returns by organizing financial data and applying relevant tax rules.</p><p>• Assist with tax preparation activities for a variety of clients while maintaining clear and complete workpapers.</p><p>• Research basic tax questions and escalate more complex issues to senior team members when needed.</p><p>• Communicate with internal staff and clients to gather documentation and resolve missing or unclear information.</p><p>• Help ensure compliance with filing requirements by tracking due dates and following established quality standards.</p>
  • 2026-05-26T00:00:00Z
SNR Accounting Manager
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee core financial operations and help ensure accurate, timely reporting for an organization in Columbia, South Carolina. This role will guide month-end activities, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and support compliance through strong controls and documentation. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on management style, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to partner effectively across departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly close process, coordinating timelines, reviewing entries, and ensuring reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity by validating account accuracy, monitoring transactions, and maintaining strong accounting records.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation to ensure completeness and adherence to accounting standards.</p><p>• Manage account reconciliations across key balance sheet and income statement accounts, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Support financial statement audit activities by organizing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and helping maintain audit readiness throughout the year.</p><p>• Evaluate accounting workflows and strengthen internal controls to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency within the department.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to address reporting questions, provide financial insight, and support operational decision-making.</p>
  • 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z
Tax Compliance Specialist
  • West Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Compliance Specialist to research and develop tax reporting and state licensing compliance in West Columbia, South Carolina. This position centers on federal and state tax obligations, with a strong emphasis on regulatory accuracy, timely filings, and ongoing monitoring of jurisdictional requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, a disciplined approach to research, and the ability to coordinate effectively across internal teams and external agencies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Track and interpret updates to federal and state rules affecting tax withholding and reporting and apply those changes to daily compliance activities.</p><p>• Create and refine procedures based on state-specific requirements to promote accurate and consistent processing.</p><p>• Prepare and submit forms to the appropriate tax authorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Manage recurring state reporting obligations, including quarterly filings, to ensure deadlines and regulatory requirements are met.</p><p>• Review state licensing rules, monitor renewal or registration changes, and help maintain compliance with applicable jurisdictional standards.</p><p>• Support the setup of required state accounts and assist with ongoing filings or documentation connected to licensing obligations.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to organize compliance data, validate regulatory interpretations, and support the review of submitted returns and reports.</p><p>• Serve as a point of contact during tax authority examinations by gathering records, addressing questions, and helping resolve filing discrepancies.</p><p>• Contribute to additional compliance-related projects and operational tasks that support departmental priorities and business objectives.</p>
  • 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Gaston, SC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day receivables activity for a wholesale distribution operation in Gaston, South Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited for someone who can manage incoming payments, follow up on outstanding balances, and keep billing records accurate and current. The ideal candidate brings strong accounts receivable experience along with added flexibility to assist with related payables tasks when needed.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process customer invoices, post incoming payments, and maintain accurate accounts receivable records.<br>• Apply cash receipts to the correct customer accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure balances are up to date.<br>• Conduct commercial collections outreach with close attention to detail to resolve overdue invoices and improve payment timeliness.<br>• Review account activity, reconcile customer balances, and support month-end receivables reporting needs.<br>• Handle billing-related tasks with close attention to detail to reduce errors and support efficient cash flow.<br>• Communicate with internal teams and customers to address payment questions, remittance issues, and account adjustments.<br>• Provide cross-functional support for selected accounts payable duties and other finance-related administrative tasks as needed.
  • 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z