Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant – U.S. Finance Operations

Location: Charleston, SC

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant – U.S. Finance Operations to join their team in Charleston, SC . This position will support the company's Netherlands-based Finance Team and play a key role in managing U.S. financial operations, including invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, tax coordination, financial systems support, and reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to gain exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance functions within a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Invoicing

• Process and manage customer invoicing activities.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with collections efforts.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Support revenue reporting and month-end close activities.

Accounts Payable

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices.
• Coordinate payments and maintain vendor records.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with company approval and payment procedures.

Payroll Administration

• Support U.S. payroll processing and administration.
• Maintain payroll records and employee documentation.
• Coordinate with payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely processing.

Financial Systems & Process Support

• Assist with financial system maintenance and data integrity.
• Support ERP/accounting system updates and enhancements.
• Help identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Tax & Compliance

• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners regarding U.S. tax requirements.
• Assist with regulatory compliance activities and documentation.
• Support internal and external audit requests.

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support account reconciliations and general ledger activities.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and audit-ready.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or related experience.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and basic accounting principles.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting U.S. accounting operations.
• Payroll administration experience.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software systems.
• Exposure to multinational or international business environments.
• Understanding of U.S. tax and compliance requirements.

Desired Skills

• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Invoicing
• Payroll Administration
• Account Reconciliations
• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP Systems
• Process Improvement

Why Join?

• Work closely with both U.S. and international finance teams.
• Gain broad exposure to accounting, payroll, financial reporting, and compliance functions.
• Opportunity for professional growth within a global organization.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.