Accounting Manager
24 hours ago
Charleston
Job Description This role oversees the full cycle of customer and vendor payments while supervising accounting staff and ensuring accurate, timely financial records. You will manage daily cash postings, reconcile accounts, support month-end close, and drive process improvements, all while maintaining strong relationships with customers and vendors. Responsibilities • Process customer and vendor payments via ACH, wire, and checks, and post amounts paid to customer accounts and outstanding invoices accurately and promptly., • Track and report on outstanding payment issues, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution., • Update and analyze daily cash spreadsheets to ensure all monies received match the daily bank deposit report and that information remains current and accurate., • Research and file claims for past due invoices to recover outstanding funds., • Develop and maintain new processes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting workflow., • Maintain professional and courteous relationships with customers while addressing payment and account inquiries., • Work closely with the finance leadership to assist in the preparation of the month-end close process., • Reconcile various general ledger accounts, including performing accurate and timely bank reconciliations., • Maintain complete and current vendor information, including addresses, phone numbers, payment terms, and W-9 forms on file., • Assign appropriate vendor and general ledger codes to invoices to ensure accurate financial reporting., • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with vendors in a timely manner., • Minimum 3 years of experience in accounts receivable or accounts payable., • Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliation., • Experience supporting month-end close activities., • Strong skills in financial reporting and understanding of financial statements., • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook., • Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines., • Accounting or finance degree preferred., • Supervisory experience preferred., • Demonstrated ability to develop and improve accounting processes and workflows., • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail when reviewing cash activity and reconciliations. This position operates in a hybrid work environment with three days onsite each week. You will work with standard office technology and tools, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook, and will regularly review cash spreadsheets, bank reports, and financial statements. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid benefits, monthly and year-end bonuses, a 9% profit share in addition to a 4% 401(k) match, and a cell phone allowance. The culture emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and collaboration within the finance team, with a focus on meeting deadlines and continuously improving processes. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charleston, SC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $44.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision, • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), • Short and long-term disability, • Health Spending Account (HSA), • Transportation benefits, • Employee Assistance Program About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.