We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to support a real estate property and facilities management operation in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This Contract position calls for a hands-on accounting specialist who can oversee payables activity, strengthen financial controls, and contribute to accurate monthly and year-end reporting. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, sound knowledge of general ledger processes, and the ability to communicate financial results clearly to internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Direct the accounts payable process for homeowners associations, ensuring invoices are handled accurately and payments are completed on schedule.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounts payable team members, monitor workload distribution, and support consistent performance across the function.
• Maintain timely receipt and review of vendor statements so outstanding balances are monitored and obligations remain current.
• Oversee vendor disbursements across standard and online payment channels while reinforcing compliance with internal procedures.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process by preparing and coordinating journal entries and related accounting documentation.
• Examine account reconciliations for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and help maintain integrity within the general ledger.
• Produce monthly financial reports, assess fluctuations in results, and communicate key variance drivers to leadership.
• Contribute to annual audit preparation by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and assisting with financial statement support.
• Partner with the Controller on special analyses, board reporting, and operational projects that improve reporting and accounting effectiveness.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• At least five years of accounting experience, including a minimum of two years in a supervisory or management capacity; experience with homeowners associations is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, and audit support.
• Ability to work a permanent schedule of at least 40 hours per week with a dependable and accountable approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent organization, accuracy, and administrative follow-through.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving abilities with close attention to detail and sound judgment.
