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Robert Half
Staff Accountant
Job Description
Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join an on-site accounting team in South Carolina. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on role, enjoys working across a range of accounting activities, and can contribute in a fast-moving hospitality setting. The position centers on accounts payable and daily accounting operations while also supporting month-end work and broader financial tasks. The right candidate will be dependable, organized, and ready to take ownership in a collaborative, small-team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a high volume of vendor invoices by reviewing, coding, and entering transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
- Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up to resolve outstanding issues promptly.
- Maintain organized records for accounts payable activity, including documentation for open items and completed payments.
- Assist with electronic payment processing and ensure related accounting records are complete and up to date.
- Contribute to month-end close by preparing reconciliations, supporting schedules, and other assigned accounting work.
- Monitor and verify charges tied to events, banquets, and hospitality-related activities to support accurate reporting.
- Communicate with department contacts and external vendors regarding invoice approvals, payment timing, and account questions.
- Support financial statement preparation and other general ledger activities, including journal entry assistance when needed.
- Provide backup support for additional accounting and administrative duties as priorities shift within a small department.
- Work effectively in an environment without a purchase order system by applying strong attention to documentation and invoice control procedures. Requirements
- At least 2 years of accounting experience, with a strong background in accounts payable preferred.
- Prior exposure to hospitality, club, restaurant, hotel, or event-driven accounting environments is beneficial.
- Experience in staff accounting or full-cycle accounting responsibilities is preferred.
- Proficiency with Jonas Club Software is strongly preferred.
- Solid Microsoft Excel skills and comfort using accounting systems for data entry, tracking, and reporting.
- Ability to manage detailed, high-volume transactional work while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills when working with vendors and internal teams.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.