Accounting Clerk

Robert Half • Ridgeway, SC • 5h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support municipal operations in South Carolina. This contract position has the potential to become permanent, works closely with town leadership, and plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting public administration, and helping keep daily office functions running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage both financial and clerical responsibilities in a public-sector environment.

Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day accounting support activities, including payroll coordination, receivables tracking, deposit preparation, and account balancing.

Reconcile bank activity and organize financial documentation needed for external audit review and reporting.

Assist with payables and invoice processing while coordinating with the outside firm responsible for financial management and check issuance.

Prepare and maintain official town records, ensuring public documents are filed accurately and retained in an organized system.

Support the creation and processing of municipal documents such as ordinances, resolutions, meeting agendas, contracts, easements, deeds, and bonds requiring certification.

Issue business licenses and provide administrative assistance for a range of town office functions.

Record and prepare minutes for public meetings with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.

Partner closely with town leadership on daily priorities and provide dependable clerical and accounting support across town operations. Requirements - Experience handling core accounting tasks such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and data entry.

Proficiency with QuickBooks and other standard office software used for financial and administrative work.

Ability to process invoices accurately and maintain well-organized financial records.

Background supporting government, municipal, or county office operations is strongly preferred.

Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare meeting records and formal administrative documents.

High attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Ability to balance accounting responsibilities with general office and records management duties.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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