Accountant - accounts payable (Charleston, SC)

Nova Ashton Civic Services Group works with county and city offices around Charleston. We are hiring an Accountant to take on accounts payable. Public service means patience, paperwork and pride in the outcome. What you will do • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Track costs around public records against budget and explain variances to managers. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. What we are looking for • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • Experience with budget submissions. Working arrangement • Contract for four months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. • On site in Charleston. • We reply to every applicant.