Accounting Manager

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join a growing outsourced accounting firm serving startup and emerging-growth clients in Charleston, South Carolina. This role will lead core accounting operations across a portfolio of client accounts, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and help build scalable processes to support high-growth businesses. The Accounting Manager/Supervisor will oversee daily accounting activity, manage month-end close for multiple clients, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, client service experience, and a background in outsourced accounting, public accounting, or advisory environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close activities for multiple client engagements, ensuring deadlines are met and financial reporting is accurate, complete, and well supported.

• Manage general ledger activity across client accounts by reviewing transactions, maintaining account accuracy, and resolving discrepancies promptly.

• Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure proper accounting treatment and consistency across engagements.

• Oversee account reconciliations for key balance sheet and income statement accounts, following up on reconciling items and outstanding issues.

• Prepare monthly and periodic financial statements for startup and emerging-growth clients, delivering reporting that is timely, accurate, and actionable.

• Support client audit, tax, and investor reporting needs by organizing schedules, preparing support, and responding to external requests.

• Supervise daily accounting workflows and provide guidance to staff on best practices, process consistency, and quality standards.

• Build and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures that support scalability and operational efficiency for both clients and the firm.

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, communicating financial results, answering questions, and helping address accounting-related challenges.

• Assist with onboarding new clients, cleaning up accounting records where needed, and implementing efficient month-end close and reporting procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in outsourced accounting, client accounting services, or public accounting.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

• Experience supporting startup, high-growth, or entrepreneurial businesses is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client relationships and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.

For more information please contact Jerome Johnson at jerome.johnson@roberthalf com

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in an Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, or similar leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger management, and account reconciliation.
• Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries and supporting accurate financial reporting.
• Familiarity with financial statement audits and the ability to work effectively with external auditors.
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and internal controls.
• Prior experience in outsourced accounting or public accounting is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.

Compensation

$120,000.00-$130,000.00 Yearly

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