Senior Accountant

AppleOne Employment Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Senior Accountant for a 6-12 week assignment in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on financial analysis, accounting research, reporting, and audit support within a busy Financial Services team.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot discrepancies, analyze financial data, and improve processes to ensure accurate reporting, with strong Excel skills and experience using SAP or Acumatica.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounting, financial analysis, or a similar professional accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Experience researching and resolving accounting discrepancies and preparing journal entries.
• Proficiency with Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with SAP and/or Acumatica is highly desirable.
• Previous experience supporting internal or external audits is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial findings clearly.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, identify root causes, quantify financial impacts, and recommend corrective actions, including journal entries and process improvements.
• Prepare complex financial analyses and reports using accounting systems, including SAP and Acumatica.
• Review revenue and expenditure reports, investigate significant fluctuations, and explain variances, accounting errors, and operational changes.
• Assist with internal and external audits by coordinating documentation requests, responding to auditor inquiries, and maintaining accurate records.
• Evaluate existing accounting procedures and reporting processes to identify opportunities for improved accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Recommend and implement accounting process improvements in collaboration with leadership.
• Provide guidance to staff regarding required approvals, financial documentation, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Monitor bank account balances, assist with funding and reimbursement requests, and complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Investigate banking discrepancies and prepare appropriate journal entries or correspondence to resolve issues.
• Perform additional accounting and financial duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting research

Auditing support

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Tools

SAP

Acumatica

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Assignment Length: 6-12 weeks, with the possibility of extension

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to provide financial analysis, accounting research, reporting, and audit support for a busy Financial Services team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys troubleshooting discrepancies, analyzing financial data, improving processes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience working with accounting systems and complex financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, identify root causes, quantify financial impacts, and recommend corrective actions, including journal entries and process improvements.
• Prepare complex financial analyses and reports using accounting systems, including SAP and Acumatica.
• Review revenue and expenditure reports, investigate significant fluctuations, and explain variances, accounting errors, and operational changes.
• Assist with internal and external audits by coordinating documentation requests, responding to auditor inquiries, and maintaining accurate records.
• Evaluate existing accounting procedures and reporting processes to identify opportunities for improved accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Recommend and implement accounting process improvements in collaboration with leadership.
• Provide guidance to staff regarding required approvals, financial documentation, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Monitor bank account balances, assist with funding and reimbursement requests, and complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Investigate banking discrepancies and prepare appropriate journal entries or correspondence to resolve issues.
• Perform additional accounting and financial duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounting, financial analysis, or a similar professional accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Experience researching and resolving accounting discrepancies and preparing journal entries.
• Proficiency with Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with SAP and/or Acumatica is highly desirable.
• Previous experience supporting internal or external audits is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial findings clearly.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.