Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a construction-focused organization in Columbia, South Carolina on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who can manage core accounting activities while bringing strong payroll knowledge and an understanding of job costing in a project-driven environment. The position will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting day-to-day transactions, and helping ensure key tax and reporting obligations are completed on time.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounting operations across the general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile account activity, and maintain accurate financial records for ongoing business operations.
• Process payroll accurately and support related accounting tasks, with close attention to labor tracking and payroll-driven costs.
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to help ensure reliable cash reporting.
• Apply job costing principles to track project-related expenses and support financial visibility within a construction environment.
• Use Sage 300 to record transactions, maintain accounting data, and generate information needed for routine reporting.
• Assist with corporate and sales tax activities, including supporting filings, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Help address outstanding payroll tax reporting needs and support timely completion of required submissions. Requirements
• Experience working in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role with hands-on responsibility for day-to-day financial transactions.
• Background in construction accounting, including familiarity with project cost tracking and job costing methods.
• Proficiency with Sage 300 in an accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and the financial impact of payroll within a labor-intensive business.
• Practical experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and bank reconciliations.
• Ability to prepare journal entries and support accurate month-to-month financial recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with corporate tax and sales tax responsibilities, including reporting support and related documentation.

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