Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Summerville, South Carolina. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations across payables, receivables, inventory, and cost analysis while helping maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting. The position works closely with operational teams to strengthen financial accuracy, improve processes, and support month-end activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier invoices from receipt through approval by matching supporting documents, confirming amounts, and addressing inconsistencies with vendors or internal teams.

• Prepare customer billing documents, record incoming payments, and maintain organized receivable records while following up on overdue balances.

• Track landed costs for inbound and overseas shipments, including freight, duties, and tariffs, to support accurate inventory valuation and financial reconciliation.

• Maintain product cost data and assist with analysis of manufacturing margins, cost trends, and opportunities to improve cost control.

• Reconcile inventory activity, production-related transactions, and subledger balances to help ensure the accuracy of financial records.

• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory activities, and assist in resolving variances identified during count reviews.

• Contribute to month-end close by preparing journal entries, supporting accruals, reconciling bank and balance sheet accounts, and assisting with financial reporting.

• Partner with purchasing, production, and logistics teams to improve the quality of inventory and cost information and support audit documentation as needed.

• Provide backup support for payroll and benefits administration and assist with payment processing activities that require strong financial controls.

For more information contact jerome.johnson@roberthalf com

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, or cost accounting.
• Strong Excel capability, including the use of lookup functions, pivot tables, and data review techniques.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems in a business environment.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or other inventory-driven environments, including familiarity with standard costing or production-related accounting, is preferred.