Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a service-based organization in Charleston, South Carolina in a contract-to-permanent role. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who enjoys managing day-to-day financial operations while producing accurate reporting and supporting business decisions. The role offers a fast-moving environment where strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and clear communication are essential to success. Responsibilities: - Prepare accurate income statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports to support monthly and ongoing business review. - Manage core accounting activities across the general ledger, including journal entries, account analysis, and subsidiary ledger oversight. - Oversee billing, accounts receivable, and collections efforts to help maintain healthy cash flow and timely customer payments. - Process accounts payable transactions, verify supporting documentation, and ensure vendors are paid accurately and on schedule. - Reconcile bank accounts and credit card activity, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly. - Administer payroll-related accounting tasks and support compliance with federal, state, and local tax withholdings and employment tax obligations. - Contribute to budgeting activities, job cost tracking, and cost analysis to improve financial visibility and operational planning. - Maintain accounting policies and procedures, and work closely with leadership and external stakeholders to provide clear financial information and support. - Use QuickBooks Online, Excel, and related financial systems to manage daily accounting functions and improve reporting accuracy. Requirements - Demonstrated experience in accounting roles with hands-on responsibility for general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close. - Strong working knowledge of financial statement preparation, journal entries, debits and credits, and account analysis. - Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online for day-to-day accounting operations. - Solid Excel skills, including the ability to organize, analyze, and report financial data efficiently. - Background in payroll processing, tax withholdings, and regulatory compliance related to accounting operations. - Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy. - Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to management. - Accounting degree or equivalent practical experience, such as at least five additional years of directly related accounting work. 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .