Part-Time Accountant
Lowcountry Land Trust, Charleston, SC, United States
Position Type:
Part-Time (30 hours per week)
Location:
Charleston, SC
Reporting:
Controller
Starting:
July 1, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY
The Accountant is a talented, motivated, and detail-oriented professional who plays a vital role at Lowcountry Land Trust. As a member of the accounting team, working under the direction of the Controller, the Accountant is responsible for managing accounts receivable and payable, processing deposits, preparing journal entries to record income, and reconciling banks and other financial accounts. This role also supports the Controller and other staff in budgeting activities and participates in additional projects designed to foster professional growth in accounting and general office operations.
Progressively expanded responsibilities to include learning the payroll process; assuming full ownership of subsidiary financial reporting; producing monthly financial statements and summary reports; reconciling QuickBooks with Virtuous (donor database); and evaluating processes and recommending ways to improve efficiency.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Receive, review, and process incoming financial and accounting-related mail, including invoices and statements
Process and deposit checks (remote and in-bank), ensuring accurate reconciliation with donation reports and supporting documentation
Maintain and update donation records imported from Virtuous, including recording journal entries for pledges and pledge payments
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Enter and code invoices in QuickBooks, ensuring proper approvals are obtained
Process online bill payments in a timely and accurate manner
Prepare, print, and distribute checks for signature and mailing
Reconcile monthly bank statements
Budgeting & Financial Reporting
Support the budgeting process by exporting departmental budget data
Provide financial insights and reports to department leaders for budget planning
Assist in preparing and presenting budget information to the Finance Committee
Import and maintain budget data within QuickBooks Online
Foundation & General Accounting
Manage accounting functions for our subsidiary foundation, including monthly bank reconciliations
Review the general ledger and prepare financial statements
Track and reconcile prepaid expenses, including quarterly journal entries
Maintain and update the depreciation schedule, recording monthly depreciation entries
Additional Responsibilities & Projects
Identify and recommend more efficient methods for importing journal entries into QuickBooks from Excel or Google Sheets
Collaborate with the Angel Oak Preserve team to:
Assess accounting system needs, including Point-of-Sale (POS) and bus parking payment solutions
Research and recommend inventory management processes
Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports
Maintain a hybrid work schedule, with an expectation to work on-site one to two days per week as needed to complete essential in-office functions such as check deposits and check printing
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Foundational knowledge of fund accounting principles
Strong understanding of core accounting practices, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and maintaining consistency in financial records
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom
Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and numerical skills
High level of integrity with a clear understanding of confidentiality requirements
Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines consistently
Preferred
Some experience with QuickBooks Online
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across departments
Lowcountry Land Trust is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity, and to comply with all federal, state, and local laws that apply to equal employment. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation or identity, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital status, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran, service in the federal or state military, union affiliation, pregnancy or breastfeeding, medical or genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular blood trait, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make test results available to the Company, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, in accordance with applicable laws. The Land Trust also complies with the South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodation Act.
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Part-Time (30 hours per week)
Location:
Charleston, SC
Reporting:
Controller
Starting:
July 1, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY
The Accountant is a talented, motivated, and detail-oriented professional who plays a vital role at Lowcountry Land Trust. As a member of the accounting team, working under the direction of the Controller, the Accountant is responsible for managing accounts receivable and payable, processing deposits, preparing journal entries to record income, and reconciling banks and other financial accounts. This role also supports the Controller and other staff in budgeting activities and participates in additional projects designed to foster professional growth in accounting and general office operations.
Progressively expanded responsibilities to include learning the payroll process; assuming full ownership of subsidiary financial reporting; producing monthly financial statements and summary reports; reconciling QuickBooks with Virtuous (donor database); and evaluating processes and recommending ways to improve efficiency.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Receive, review, and process incoming financial and accounting-related mail, including invoices and statements
Process and deposit checks (remote and in-bank), ensuring accurate reconciliation with donation reports and supporting documentation
Maintain and update donation records imported from Virtuous, including recording journal entries for pledges and pledge payments
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Enter and code invoices in QuickBooks, ensuring proper approvals are obtained
Process online bill payments in a timely and accurate manner
Prepare, print, and distribute checks for signature and mailing
Reconcile monthly bank statements
Budgeting & Financial Reporting
Support the budgeting process by exporting departmental budget data
Provide financial insights and reports to department leaders for budget planning
Assist in preparing and presenting budget information to the Finance Committee
Import and maintain budget data within QuickBooks Online
Foundation & General Accounting
Manage accounting functions for our subsidiary foundation, including monthly bank reconciliations
Review the general ledger and prepare financial statements
Track and reconcile prepaid expenses, including quarterly journal entries
Maintain and update the depreciation schedule, recording monthly depreciation entries
Additional Responsibilities & Projects
Identify and recommend more efficient methods for importing journal entries into QuickBooks from Excel or Google Sheets
Collaborate with the Angel Oak Preserve team to:
Assess accounting system needs, including Point-of-Sale (POS) and bus parking payment solutions
Research and recommend inventory management processes
Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports
Maintain a hybrid work schedule, with an expectation to work on-site one to two days per week as needed to complete essential in-office functions such as check deposits and check printing
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Foundational knowledge of fund accounting principles
Strong understanding of core accounting practices, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and maintaining consistency in financial records
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom
Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and numerical skills
High level of integrity with a clear understanding of confidentiality requirements
Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines consistently
Preferred
Some experience with QuickBooks Online
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across departments
Lowcountry Land Trust is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity, and to comply with all federal, state, and local laws that apply to equal employment. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation or identity, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital status, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran, service in the federal or state military, union affiliation, pregnancy or breastfeeding, medical or genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular blood trait, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make test results available to the Company, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, in accordance with applicable laws. The Land Trust also complies with the South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodation Act.
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