Internal Bookkeeper

This role must be located in Columbia or Charleston, SC to be considered.

About MBW

Moore, Beauston amp; Woodham is a premier, full-service CPA firm with a legacy of success spanning more than three decades. Built on a foundation of “Knowledge in Num6ers®” and a commitment to long-term client loyalty, we bring together technical excellence and a people-first culture.

We are proud to have been named a Top Workplace for 7 consecutive years, a reflection of our strong culture, engaged team, and commitment to creating an environment where professionals can thrive.

We seek high-achieving individuals who excel in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. In return, we offer an industry-leading benefits package and a workplace culture that actively supports and encourages a healthy work-life balance.

Essential Functions

• General Ledger Management: Maintain the firm’s general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and completed in a timely manner.
• Reconciliations amp; Financial Accuracy: Perform monthly bank account and credit card reconciliations, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
• Accounts Payable amp; Receivable: Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice entry, payment processing, collections follow-up, and vendor coordination.
• Journal Entries amp; Adjustments: Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and financial adjustments in accordance with firm policies and accounting standards.
• Month-End amp; Year-End Close Support: Assist with monthly and annual close processes, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and organization of financial information.
• Financial Documentation amp; Recordkeeping: Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation in alignment with firm standards and operational best practices.
• Internal Reporting Support: Assist in the preparation of internal financial reports, schedules, and supporting analyses for firm leadership review.
• External Coordination: Collaborate with external accountants and firm leadership to support tax filings, audits, and financial reporting requirements.
• Cash Flow amp; Budget Monitoring: Monitor cash flow activity and assist with tracking firm expenses, budgeting, and operational financial metrics.
• Process Improvement Initiatives: Identify and recommend opportunities to improve bookkeeping processes, internal controls, workflow efficiency, and financial reporting accuracy.
• Technology amp; Operational Support: Utilize accounting software and emerging tools to improve efficiency, organization, and day-to-day operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Experience: 3–5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience required, preferably within a professional services or public accounting environment.
• Accounting Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with accounting software required; QuickBooks experience strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with the ability to learn firm-specific systems and tools efficiently.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy, organization, and analytical skills with a strong commitment to maintaining reliable financial records.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Communication Skills: Professional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and leadership levels.
• Independent Work Ethic: Self-motivated professional capable of working independently, taking initiative, and managing responsibilities with minimal oversight.
• Confidentiality amp; Professionalism: Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, exercising sound judgment, and supporting firm operational excellence with professionalism and integrity.

Our Commitment to You

While we operate at an elite pace, MBW remains deeply committed to the well-being and growth of our team. We believe that professional excellence is fueled by a supportive, engaging culture. Beyond our comprehensive benefits, we invest in our people through:

• Firm-Wide Connection: We foster a collaborative environment with regular firm-wide events, from our high-energy MBW Bingo sessions to seasonal team-building activities.
• Holistic Wellness Challenges: We believe in healthy competition. Our team enjoys regular wellness initiatives, including firm-wide step challenges and friendly inner-office competitions that keep us moving and connected.
• Work-Life Integration: We support a true "recharge" with Summer Fridays off, allowing you to enjoy the lifestyle that make…