Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and deliver accurate financial reporting for the organization in Charleston, South Carolina. This role plays a key part in payroll, general ledger management, month-end close, and financial analysis while helping maintain strong compliance and reporting standards. The ideal candidate brings a detail-oriented approach, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple accounting priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare key financial reports, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, to support timely and accurate reporting.

• Oversee semi-monthly payroll activities for a workforce of more than 150 employees, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper reconciliation.

• Review general ledger activity and perform account reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and maintain reliable financial records.

• Evaluate financial transactions and record journal entries in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.

• Support the month-end close cycle by preparing adjustments, reconciling accounts, and helping finalize reporting deliverables.

• Examine financial results to identify patterns, variances, and areas of risk, then communicate meaningful insights to leadership.

• Contribute to cost and pricing proposal development by compiling cost data, indirect rate information, and supporting rationale for proposed pricing.

• Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting efforts by comparing actual results to plan and highlighting notable differences.

• Administer accounts payable activities, maintain effective vendor relationships, support accounts receivable tasks, and process expense reports in line with contractual requirements.

• Demonstrated experience in senior-level accounting work with responsibility for month-end close and financial statement support.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation processes.

• Hands-on payroll experience, including reviewing and reconciling payroll for a mid-sized employee population.

• Ability to analyze financial data, investigate variances, and present clear findings to management.

• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and cost or pricing support in a business environment.

• Understanding of government contract accounting and compliance considerations.

• High level of accuracy, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.