Accounts Payable Specialist

Description 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.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable work, ensuring invoices, payments, and customer transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.

- Record and reconcile intercompany activity by preparing journal entries that properly reflect transactions between locations or related entities.

- Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, posting adjustments, and supporting month-to-month accuracy in financial records.

- Perform account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and improve confidence in reported balances.

- Enter financial data into Quick Books Online in a timely manner and help preserve complete, well-organized accounting documentation.

- Use accounting systems such as Quick Books Online and Foundation to support daily bookkeeping and operational finance needs.

- Assist with organizing and standardizing accounting workflows across business locations to support a more consistent operating model.

- Collaborate with internal staff to maintain continuity in accounting support and address day-to-day transactional issues as they arise. Requirements - Previous experience in a Staff Accountant, Bookkeeper, or comparable accounting position.

- Strong practical proficiency with Quick Books Online.

- Hands-on background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger activity.

- Experience working with intercompany accounting transactions is highly preferred.

- Familiarity with Foundation software is beneficial.

- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and become productive with limited onboarding.

- Strong attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and a problem-solving mindset.

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