Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Robert Half - 3.9 Charleston, SC Job Details $55,000 - $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Internal controls Sales tax return preparation Accounts payable Data validation techniques Financial reporting Process improvement Corporate tax return preparation Mid-level Accurate transaction records management Financial records management Financial record maintenance Compliance documentation Risk management Financial compliance audits Organizational skills Internal compliance assessments Annual budget preparation Regulatory compliance accounting Financial compliance monitoring Financial auditing implementation Journal entry management in accounting Audit support Full Job Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of a mission-driven organization in Charleston, South Carolina. This role focuses on maintaining accurate accounting records and helping ensure compliance with financial standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams on budgeting, audits, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

Maintain accounting records in accordance with accounting standards and applicable requirements. Review financial processes to support compliance with internal controls as well as relevant state and federal regulations. Partner with finance leadership during the annual audit process by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests. Perform routine account maintenance, journal entries, and data validation to keep the general ledger and related databases current and reliable. Contribute to annual budget preparation by gathering financial data, assisting with projections, and coordinating with departmental stakeholders. Support special finance initiatives directed by the Director of Finance, including risk management efforts, process improvements, and best-practice implementation. Provide timely responses to requested financial information and assist with additional accounting duties as needed. Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes. Ability to assist with audit preparation, budget support, and reconciliations across multiple financial data sources. Experience handling tax-related accounting responsibilities, including corporate tax, sales tax, or related filings, is preferred. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .