Financial Accountant - Charleston

East-West-Hospitality; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Winter incentive programs

Employee discounts

Sabbatical program

Additional company perks

Job summary

East West Hospitality in Charleston is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the Greater Charleston Regional Accounting Team. You will work closely with the Regional Controller and gain hands-on experience across the full accounting cycle for a diverse portfolio of community associations and multifamily properties.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting or related experience or is a recent graduate, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative mindset with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, property accounting, or related experience preferred; recent graduates with relevant coursework or internship experience are encouraged to apply
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger accounting
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation preferred
• Strong Excel skills and comfort learning new accounting and financial reporting systems
• Strong organization, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple entities and monthly deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
• A collaborative mindset, professional judgment, and a desire to learn and grow
• Experience with community association, HOA, condominium, apartment, or multifamily accounting is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of community associations and multifamily residential properties
• Maintain accurate general ledgers and financial records across multiple properties and entities
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, allocations, deposits, receivables, and account reconciliations
• Prepare monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations and research accounting discrepancies
• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other adjusting entries
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, budget-to-actual reports, and supporting schedules
• Support annual property budgets, forecasts, financial analysis, and reserve account tracking
• Assist with annual audits, reviews, tax preparation, and year-end reporting
• Partner with property managers and operational teams to answer accounting questions and provide accurate financial information
• Help maintain strong accounting practices, internal controls, and organized supporting documentation
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and cross-training across the regional accounting portfolio

Skills

General ledger

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Communication

Multi-entity management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

General ledger software

Job description

Build your accounting career with East West Hospitality in Charleston.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Financial Accountant to join our Greater Charleston Regional Accounting Team. Working closely with our Regional Controller, you will gain hands-on experience across the full accounting cycle while supporting a diverse portfolio of community associations and multifamily properties.

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional—or a recent accounting or finance graduate ready to grow—who wants broad exposure to property accounting, increasing responsibility, and the opportunity to develop alongside an experienced team.

What You Will Do:

• Support the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of community associations and multifamily residential properties
• Maintain accurate general ledgers and financial records across multiple properties and entities
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, allocations, deposits, receivables, and account reconciliations
• Prepare monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations and research accounting discrepancies
• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other adjusting entries
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, budget-to-actual reports, and supporting schedules
• Support annual property budgets, forecasts, financial analysis, and reserve account tracking
• Assist with annual audits, reviews, tax preparation, and year-end reporting
• Partner with property managers and operational teams to answer accounting questions and provide accurate financial information
• Help maintain strong accounting practices, internal controls, and organized supporting documentation
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and cross-training across the regional accounting portfolio

Location:

East West Hospitality – Daniel Island, Charleston, SC

Work Arrangement:

On-site

Start Date:

ASAP

Employment Type:

Full Time, Year Round; Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Rate:

$28.85-$32.68 per hour (approximately $60,000-$68,000 annually based on a 40-hour workweek), with the final hourly rate based on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. This is a full-time, non-exempt position eligible for overtime.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, with occasional adjusted hours based on workload and business needs.

Post Closing Date:

When filled

What You Bring:

Our standout candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple properties, priorities, and deadlines. You enjoy digging into the details, researching discrepancies, and producing accurate work, while also being able to communicate financial information clearly with both accounting and operational teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 1-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, property accounting, or related experience preferred; recent graduates with relevant coursework or internship experience are encouraged to apply
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger accounting
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation preferred
• Strong Excel skills and comfort learning new accounting and financial reporting systems
• Strong organization, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple entities and monthly deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
• A collaborative mindset, professional judgment, and a desire to learn and grow
• Experience with community association, HOA, condominium, apartment, or multifamily accounting is a plus, but not required.

At East West Hospitality, our benefits are designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Eligible employees have access to comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness coverage, a 401(K) plan, paid time off, career development opportunities, winter incentive programs, employee discounts, sabbatical program and additional company perks.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.