Bookkeeper

Aston Carter • Hardeeville, SC

2d • $24 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

This onsite Bookkeeper role manages the full cycle of accounting activities for a small manufacturing operation. The position is responsible for timekeeping, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, bank and credit card reconciliations, inventory adjustments, and financial reporting. It ensures transactions are recorded accurately and on time, prepares monthly and quarterly financial statements, and assists with tax and regulatory filings. The Bookkeeper also works closely with company leadership on job quoting, order entry, and special projects that support efficient business operations.

The role is based at a manufacturing facility in Hardeeville, South Carolina, and is part of a close-knit team of approximately 15 people. It is fully onsite and requires comfort working in an industrial environment. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Closed-toe shoes are required; jeans or slacks and comfortable clothing are permitted, while heels, skirts, and similar attire are not permitted for safety and practicality. The position is contract-to-hire.

Requirements

• Proven experience performing day-to-day bookkeeping duties in a business environment.
• Hands-on accounts payable and accounts receivable experience, including managing approximately 15–25 daily transactions.
• Experience with journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
• Experience reconciling bank and credit card accounts.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and an understanding of ERP logic and workflows.
• Proficiency with Excel, including formulas such as AutoSum, adding and subtracting columns, and basic data manipulation.
• Ability to handle timekeeping responsibilities and reconcile time reports for payroll processed through a PEO.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reporting.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Dependable, motivated work ethic and focus on meeting deadlines.
• Comfort working in a small-company manufacturing environment and industrial atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Synchro or another manufacturing-focused ERP system.
• Experience preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Exposure to preparing subcontractor 1099s and supporting year-end IRS reporting.
• Experience assembling sales tax records and filing quarterly sales tax payments.
• Proficiency with Excel features such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting activities, including timekeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank book, general ledger, and inventory adjustments.
• Process accounts payable payments by wire transfer, ACH, check, and credit card.
• Reconcile and enter vendor invoices and ensure accurate, timely payments.
• Identify and resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile monthly credit card and bank statements and investigate variances.
• Process accounts receivable payments by wire transfer, ACH, check, and credit card.
• Prepare and issue client and customer invoices with accurate documentation.
• Maintain the general ledger through proper coding and journal entries.
• Organize and record cash account journal entries, including loans, taxes, bank fees, and 401(k) deductions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and reports for leadership.
• Report on business licenses and gross receipts in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Prepare and process subcontractor 1099s and support other IRS year-end reporting.
• Support the monthly accounting close process and meet deadlines.
• Assemble sales tax records and prepare and file quarterly sales tax payments.
• Process employee timesheets and reconcile time reports for payroll processing through the PEO.
• Support job quoting and order entry as needed.
• Complete special projects and contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for employees and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed