Clerks and Assistants Jobs in South Carolina

A Clerk or an Assistant in the accounting industry performs various administrative and financial tasks to support accountants and finance managers. They often manage data entry, prepare and maintain accounting documents, verify the accuracy of invoices and other financial documents, assist in the preparation of financial reports, and reconcile bank statements. They may also provide customer service, assisting clients with their accounting inquiries. Clerks and Assistants in this industry should have strong numerical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, an understanding of financial regulations, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Prior to becoming a Clerk or an Assistant in the accounting industry, individuals might have roles as an Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Data Entry Clerk, where they gain experience in office administration, data management, and basic accounting procedures. Essential certifications for this role could include a certification in Bookkeeping or Accounting from a recognized professional body, such as the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) or the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB). Some companies may also require knowledge of specific accounting software, therefore certification in programs like QuickBooks or Excel could be beneficial.

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Advantix: Connectivity Billing Specialist

  • Greenville, SC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 1 hour ago

Summary: As a Connectivity Billing Specialist focused on our fast-growing connectivity practice, you will play a critical role in managing our billing, collections, and accounting processes for...

Customer Billing Specialist

  • SC
  • 13 hours ago
  • SC
  • 13 hours ago

The Role: Apryse is seeking a Customer Billing Specialist for our global operations. This is a hands-on role, with the opportunity to grow into other roles over time. This role is well suited for...

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Accounting Specialist

  • Richland, SC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Richland, SC
  • 14 hours ago

Richland County Treasurer's Office -- Accounting Specialist ESSENTIAL TASKS The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may...

Compliance Specialist

  • Travelers Rest, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Travelers Rest, SC
  • 1 day ago

Salary: $60K Is this your perfect fit? Would you love to work for the top community bank in the upstate? Do you appreciate at family friendly work environment? Is the north Greenville area an...

Accounting Specialist (Contract)

  • Union, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Union, SC
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Prepare journal entries Maintain the general ledger Perform Balance sheet reconciliations Prepare account reconciliations and analyses Prepare month-end balance sheet schedules for...

Construction Administrative Accounting Assistant

  • Moncks Corner, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Moncks Corner, SC
  • 2 days ago

The best teams trust Holder to deliver their most important work. Our people redefine the construction experience. We lead with integrity. We seek excellence. We care more. As a strong and stable...

Senior Accounting Technician (Police) - 0325

  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago

Notify Accounting and/or complete appropriate journal entries forms to make corrections, if necessary. Submit budget amendments to Budget Office as directed....

Collections Specialist

  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago

This Collections Position Features: Opportunity For Growth Potential To Earn Overtime Offers Benefits Immediate need for Collections Specialist seeking an opportunity for growth, with potential to...

Accounting Clerk

  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago

This Accounting Clerk Position Features: Room For Growth Excellent Benefits Great Team Environment Immediate need for Accounting Clerk in Columbia area! Previous accounting experience, attention...

PT Accounting Clerk

  • Lancaster, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Lancaster, SC
  • 3 days ago

given; ensures debits and credits are align; may post journal entries to the general ledger....

Part Time Accounting Clerk

  • Lancaster, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Lancaster, SC
  • 3 days ago

given; ensures debits and credits are align; may post journal entries to the general ledger....

Accounting Assistant

  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Accounting Assistant Part-time Ambassador Commitment: Create meaningful connections and inspire actions that will have a lasting impact on wildlife and wild places....

Senior Accounting Technician

  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago

Annual Salary: $43,797.00 - $58,987.50 Hourly: $22.46 - $30.25 Department: Finance, General Government Division: Accounting FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: This role will compute, classify,...

The purpose of this position is to perform advanced administrative work under general supervision related to overseeing certification and contract compliance requirements of certified Small Local...

E-Billing Specialist

  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago

E-Billing Specialist REGULAR FULL-TIME Clerical Columbia, Columbia, SC, US 14 days ago Requisition ID: 1153 The E-Billing Specialist is responsible for processing all the Firm's E-billing set-ups,...

Demographic Data for South Carolina

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Salary for Clerks and Assistants Jobs in South Carolina

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Highest Education Level

Clerks and Assistantss in South Carolina offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.1%
Master's Degree
17.8%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
High School or GED
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Some College
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Clerks and Assistantss in South Carolina
Less than 1 year
29.7%
4-6 years
24.0%
2-4 years
22.2%
1-2 years
21.3%
None
2.5%
6-8 years
0.3%


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