Staff Accountant

Mainocean-Carolinas,-Logisitics,-LL; Hanahan (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MainOcean Carolinas LLC provides logistics and supply chain solutions to cargo owners and shippers through the warehouse, port, and transportation industries.

The Staff Accountant role supports the Accounting Department with AP, reconciliations, driver pay, journal entries, and financial reporting, serving as backup for Credit and Collections. A strong attention to detail and professional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum of two years in accounting functions.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and Outlook; strong data entry and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve variances.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate transactions.
• Calculate and process driver pay weekly.
• Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries.
• Assist with monthly close and meeting deadlines.
• Support with fluctuations in account balances and results.
• Review general ledger for accuracy and compliance.
• Own accounts payable processes and vendor payments.
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Perform additional accounting duties as assigned.
• Serve as backup to Credit and Collections.

Skills

Accounts payable

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

We are proud to be a family-run, regionally focused company led by three generations with more than 100 years of

combined logistics, transport and stevedore experience in the Southeast and Gulf Coast. MainOcean LLC, is a

consolidated family of companies providing logistics and supply chain solutions to cargo owners and shippers through

the warehouse, port, and transportation industries.

Job Purpose

The Staff Accountant supports the Accounting Department by performing a variety of accounting

functions, including accounts payable, account reconciliations, driver pay calculations, journal

entry preparation, and financial reporting support. This role also serves as the primary backup for

Credit and Collections activities. This position requires a high level of accuracy, attention to

detail, and professionalism in handling financial data and communications with internal and

external stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and research, analyze, and resolve account variances.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unusual transactions.
• Calculate and process weekly driver pay accurately and in accordance with company policies.
• Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and other month-end adjustments
• Assist with the monthly financial close process, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Support management in researching and explaining significant fluctuations in account balances and financial results.
• Review and analyze general ledger activity to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Own the accounts payable process, including vendor invoice processing, vendor statement reconciliations, and corporate credit card administration.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with customers, vendors, and internal departments.
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive financial information.
• Perform additional accounting or other duties assigned.
• Serve as primary backup to the Credit and Collections function.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounting-related functions.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.
• Strong data entry, mathematical, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with customers, vendors, and internal personnel.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based work environment.
• Occasional exposure to operational or warehouse areas as required.
• Noise levels consistent with a standard office setting.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary position requiring extended periods of sitting.
• Occasional standing or walking.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for computer keyboarding and data entry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Ability to read and interpret information on computer screens and printed documents.

Direct Reports

• None.

Acknowledgements

MainOcean Carolinas LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MainOcean Carolinas LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources - [e-mail].

Your employment with MainOcean Carolinas LLC is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with MainOcean Carolinas LLC is not guaranteed for any length of time.