Accountant – Long-Term Contract (Columbia, SC)
$26–$28/hour | Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Potential for Permanent Hire

We’re partnering with a state department in Columbia, SC to fill a long-term Accountant position. This role offers a great opportunity to gain or continue public sector experience, with the potential to move into a permanent position with the state.

Position Overview:
The Accountant will perform full cycle accounting duties, including reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and departmental guidelines. The ideal candidate will have prior government accounting experience and be proficient with SCEIS software.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage full cycle accounting processes including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting

Analyze and verify financial data to ensure compliance with state and departmental policies

Prepare, review, and maintain detailed accounting records and supporting documentation

Assist with month-end and year-end close activities

Utilize SCEIS software for accounting, reporting, and data management

Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Minimum 2–3 years of full cycle accounting experience

Government accounting experience required

Proficiency with SCEIS software required

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.