Contract Bookkeeper: 6 Months with Potential to Perm

Hawkes Learning; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkes Learning in Charleston, SC is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper on a temporary contract to support the Finance team with monthly close, reconciliations, invoicing, and AR processes.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in bookkeeping, an Associate's degree, proficiency with Excel and ERP systems such as Sage, Ramp, and Paylocity, and strong communication to coordinate with the CFO and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related financial experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience with accounts receivable, invoicing, and customer account management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Sage, Ramp, Paylocity).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly credit card and account reconciliations and assist with monthly financial reporting.
• Analyze expenses and provide monthly reports and variance information to management.
• Complete recurring and non-recurring journal entries to support timely month-end close activities (C+5).
• Assist with tax return preparation, audits, and related follow-up requests.
• Process customer orders, generate invoices, maintain accounts receivable records, and prepare credit memos.
• Reconcile customer accounts and follow up on outstanding balances as needed.
• Partner with Shipping Production to support bi-annual inventory counts and inventory reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and provide general accounting support to the CFO and Finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Sage

Ramp

Paylocity

Job description

Hawkes Learning in Charleston, SC is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper on a temporary contract to support the Finance team with monthly close, reconciliations, invoicing, and AR processes.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in bookkeeping, an Associate's degree, proficiency with Excel and ERP systems such as Sage, Ramp, and Paylocity, and strong communication to coordinate with the CFO and cross-functional teams.