Accountant - accounts payable (Charleston, SC)

Clearpath Basin Civic Services Group provides shared administrative services to local governments around Charleston, and we need an Accountant to lead our accounts payable. Public service means patience, paperwork and pride in the outcome. What you will do • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Track costs around budget submissions against budget and explain variances to managers. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to public records, and clear open items. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. What we are looking for • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • 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. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Full-time, Monday to Friday. • On site in Charleston. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.