Accounting Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Diverse accounting assignments

On-site work in Columbia, SC

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Columbia, SC is seeking detail-oriented accounting professionals for state government support roles. Pay ranges from $20 to $23 per hour, depending on experience, with full-time hours Monday-Friday.

You will handle invoices, AP/AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a professional government environment, applying strong Excel skills and a keen eye for accuracy. If you enjoy organized records, budgets, and helping teams stay compliant, this is a solid

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or fiscal support is required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Proficiency in Excel and general computer applications.
• Ability to manage deadlines and handle confidential financial information.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable or financial reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments, and other financial transactions.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
• Reconcile accounts and research financial discrepancies.
• Review, verify, and maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Prepare spreadsheets, financial reports, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, and financial analysis.
• Enter and maintain financial data in accounting systems and databases.
• Provide administrative and accounting support to finance teams as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Deadline management

Confidential information handling

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pay: $20-$23 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday | Full-Time Hours

Put Your Accounting Skills to Work!

Are you an accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers, analyzing financial information, and keeping records accurate and organized? We’re looking for detail-oriented accounting and finance professionals for opportunities supporting state government offices in Columbia, SC!

We have opportunities for candidates with experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, reconciliations, and general office accounting. Whether your background is in a Fiscal Technician, Fiscal Analyst, Accounting Specialist, or similar role, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Process invoices, payments, and other financial transactions.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
• Reconcile accounts and research financial discrepancies.
• Review, verify, and maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Prepare spreadsheets, financial reports, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, and financial analysis.
• Enter and maintain financial data in accounting systems and databases.
• Provide administrative and accounting support to finance teams as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or fiscal support.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and handle confidential financial information.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, or financial reporting is a plus.
• Government accounting or SCEIS experience is a plus, but not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $20-$23 per hour, based on experience.
• Opportunities to apply your accounting skills in a professional government environment.
• A variety of accounting and fiscal assignments to align with your experience and strengths.