Staff Accountant

OnPoint CFO & Controller Services Greenville, South Carolina, United States

About this position

Duties and Responsibilities  

  • Manage daily accounting tasks such as entering transactions, coding expenses, and reconciling bank and credit card accounts for multiple clients.
  • Prepare account reconciliations and journal entries to support timely and accurate month-end and year-end closes.
  • Assist in preparing financial statements and custom reports tailored to each client’s needs.
  • Coordinate with external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
  • Work across multiple cloud-based accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero, Bill.com, Gusto, etc.) depending on client preferences.
  • Help maintain clients’ general ledgers, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements; support tax filing coordination as needed.
  • Participate in identifying process improvements, both internally and for client workflows, to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
  • Handle sensitive financial data with discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Support ad hoc projects, onboarding of new clients, or cleanup of legacy records as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications  

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance 
  • 1+ years of accounting experience, combination of industry and public accounting, preferred  
  • Experience utilizing data analytics and financial modeling software for forecasting, desirable 
  • Knowledge of finance, accounting, and cost control principles, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) 

 

Critical Competencies   

  •  Meticulous attention to detail  
  • A team player with a positive attitude & strong client focus  
  • Ability to be a dynamic leader and deal with changing requirements and priorities 
  • Strong problem-solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills 
  • Exceptional organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills   
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of Executive/Senior staff and clients  
  • Proven financial acumen 
  • Fluency in multiple ERP systems and the ability to adapt to new accounting/finance software and applications 
  • Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in Excel preferred 
  • Knowledge of other financial, accounting, and management software such as QuickBooks, Plan Guru, Syft, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, etc., preferred 

 

Working conditions  

This position is based in a professional office environment and requires regular, on-site attendance during standard business hours. The role may involve extended periods of sitting at a desk, working with computers and office equipment. Employees should be comfortable operating within a fast-paced setting that may require multitasking and adaptability to shifting priorities. The office promotes a collaborative atmosphere, and effective communication with team members, management, and clients is essential. Minimal travel may be required for meetings or professional development.