Bookkeeper

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support payment activity, invoice handling, and core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Columbia, South Carolina. This role is well suited for someone who can keep financial records organized, process transactions accurately, and work closely with multiple departments to maintain timely cash application and vendor payments. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping experience, sound judgment, and clear communication when resolving payment questions, invoice issues, and reconciliation discrepancies.

Responsibilities:
• Record and track incoming funds each day to maintain an accurate payment log and support proper posting activity.
• Post customer and loan-related payments in the servicing or accounting system, ensuring transactions are applied correctly and on time.
• Support daily cash reconciliation by reviewing received funds, investigating mismatches, and helping resolve outstanding issues before close of business.
• Make account updates when authorized by leadership or servicing partners, ensuring adjustments are documented and completed accurately.
• Review payoff information, apply final remittances, and initiate the required follow-up steps to complete payoff processing.
• Respond to payment research requests by examining account activity, clarifying how funds were applied, and providing historical payment details when needed.
• Assist with accounts payable administration by logging invoices, entering outstanding obligations, and monitoring approval status across departments.
• Prepare vendor payments, distribute remittances, follow up on open items, and maintain organized payables records and supporting files.
• Help reconcile bank and payable-related accounts by researching errors, correcting discrepancies, and supporting utility, escrow, or other scheduled disbursements as needed.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in bookkeeping with working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and daily transaction processing.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks or comparable accounting software, along with confidence using financial systems to post payments and track invoices.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and identifying discrepancies in cash activity or account balances.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail when entering payments, managing payables, and maintaining financial documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors to obtain approvals, resolve issues, and answer payment questions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain complete records.
• Comfort handling payment posting, invoice processing, and general accounting support in a fast-paced business environment.

Compensation

$21.85-$25.30 Hourly

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