Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a client in Greenwood. This contract position focuses strengthening day-to-day accounting accuracy, and helping ensure compliance with established financial practices. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting activities, including reconciliations, transaction review, and operational support for finance processes.

Responsibilities:

• Examine journal entries and receipt activity to confirm accuracy, completeness, and proper account coding before approval

• Authorize disbursements in line with internal controls and organizational accounting guidelines

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and research any variances to ensure financial records remain accurate

• Provide backup coverage for payables to help maintain continuity in daily accounting operations

• Analyze general ledger activity, prepare correcting entries when needed, and assist with balancing asset and liability accounts

• Help process incoming payments and deliver administrative accounting support to finance leadership as assigned

• Experience working with journal entries, general ledger activity, and core accounting transactions

• Working knowledge of debits, credits, and account reconciliation principles

• Ability to perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies with accuracy

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established accounting procedures and internal controls

• Capability to manage assigned tasks with limited supervision while meeting deadlines