Mid-Level Accountant and HR Assistant

We are seeking a self-motivated and passionate Mid-Level Accountant and HR Assistant to make an impact in a dynamic small business. This position will take charge of critical accounting functions (90%) and assist with HR functions (10%). This role is essential to ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the company, handling day-to-day accounting tasks as well as some high-level financial planning. Additionally, the team member will assist with various human resources duties to streamline employee management and ensure compliance with HR policies.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, playful, and hard-working group of individuals and use your skills to directly shape our company’s growth and culture. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you! 

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position with both hybrid or fully remote possibilities in our office in beautiful North Charleston, SC.

• Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR): Manage incoming and outgoing payments, maintain vendor and client communications, and ensure timely invoicing and collections.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform regular reconciliations for bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts.
• Month-End Financial Close: Ensure accurate month-end close by reviewing and posting journal entries, completing reconciliations, and preparing financial reports.
• Payroll Processing: Manage payroll using Gusto, ensuring timely payments and accuracy. This includes processing reimbursements for monthly cell phone use and any other approved employee expenses.
• Sales Tax Compliance: Calculate, prepare, and remit multi-jurisdictional sales tax filings.
• Transaction Coding: Accurately code all financial transactions in QuickBooks to the appropriate accounts.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity for operational needs.
• Tax Preparation & Compliance: Assist in the preparation of tax filing documents for external tax team and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Budget Planning & Management: Assist with the development and monitoring of annual budgets with monthly forecasting and modifications.
• Credit Applications: Prepare and submit credit applications for the business as needed.
• Debt Collection: Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up to ensure timely payment.
• External Communications: Work with outside consultants as needed.

• Employee File Maintenance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• New Hire Onboarding: Assist with onboarding processes, including setting up new hires in internal systems.
• Offboarding and Terminations: Assist with processing offboarding procedures for departing employees.
• Performance Review Process: Support the performance review process by tracking schedules and ensuring documentation is completed.

• Experience: You have 3-7 years of accounting experience in a mid-level role.
• Software Skills: You are proficient in QuickBooks, Gusto, Bill.com, Google Sheets, Gmail, and Slack (or equivalent). Training will be provided for our CRM software, Commonsku.
• Technical Expertise: You excel at navigating macOS, using keyboard shortcuts to boost productivity, typing quickly and accurately, managing files efficiently, and learning new software tools and platforms quickly.
• Multi-Jurisdictional Tax Knowledge: You’re familiar with sales tax and payroll tax regulations across multiple states.
• Respectful Communication: You communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully with teammates, clients, and suppliers, fostering trust and collaboration.
• A Strong Sense of Accountability and Initiative: You take full ownership of your actions, outcomes, and commitments, ensuring reliability and dependability. You proactively seek opportunities to add value, anticipate needs, and solve issues before they arise.
• Adaptability: You embrace change and pivot when necessary.
• Integrity: You act with fairness, ethics, and transparency in everything you do.
• Positive, Supportive Attitude: You bring optimism and a solution-oriented mindset to each interaction. You’re approachable and ready to uplift others balancing individual drive with a collaborative spirit, prioritizing team success over personal recognition.
• Curious and Self-Motivated Mindset: You actively seek opportunities to expand your skills and acquire new insights. You take ownership without waiting for direction and demonstrate a desire to understand the “why” and “how” behind processes, decisions, and outcomes.
• Embraces Feedback: You view constructive feedback as a tool for improvement and growth rather than criticism.
• Sense of Humor: You know that work doesn’t have to be fake smiles and corporate fluff. Karst employees are full of heart and sarcasm (you’ve been warned).
• A Strong Work Ethic: You are self-motivated to exceed expectations, with a focus on delivering high-quality work. You show up every day with a dependable attitude and maintain a steady level of effort and focus, even during challenges or routine tasks.
• Goal Oriented: You work with intention and discipline, focusing on activities that drive meaningful results.
• A Problem-Solving Mindset: You tackle obstacles head-on with a creative and proactive approach and have the ability to analyze financial data and recommend solutions to improve efficiency.

• Casual attire
• The office closes early on Fridays during the Summer. Office closed between Christmas and New Years
• Full-Remote or Hybrid work schedule available after 90 days of employment
• Potential for Advancement: Build relationships with employers and colleagues and gain skills that may lead to future job opportunities within the company.
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Unlimited Paid Vacation: Enjoy the flexibility and freedom of unlimited paid vacation, starting after just 90 days of employment. Take the time you need to recharge, explore, or relax—all while maintaining your good standing.
  
• Monthly Phone Reimbursement: Stay connected with ease. We’ll cover a portion of your phone expenses every month to ensure you have the tools you need for seamless work communication.
  
• Hybrid Work Flexibility: Get the best of both worlds! Spend three (3) days a week collaborating in our sunny North Charleston office environment and enjoy the comfort and convenience of working from home two (2) days a week (or as negotiated to fit your needs).

• The compensation for this position is hourly.
• Range based on experience – $22/hr. USD

Growth opportunity to move to a full-time position or other position in the company.