Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Archer Lewis

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Archer Lewis, located in Charleston, SC. Archer Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm, formed in 2024 through local practice mergers, with over 700 professionals across 40 offices, delivering personalized tax, accounting, and advisory services. This role is crucial for independently performing accounting and tax functions, helping clients plan, grow, and make confident financial decisions by ensuring accuracy and providing strategic insights.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Charleston, SC
• Pay: $70000–$80000 yearly
• Team: Reports to senior leadership within JNR Advisory, a part of Archer Lewis.
• Mission: Independently manage and execute accounting and tax functions for clients, ensuring accuracy and providing strategic financial guidance.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, UltraTax (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare and review journal entries and general ledger activity, managing portions of the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial statements to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas requiring adjustment, recommending appropriate accounting treatment based on GAAP and firm standards.
• Prepare and review individual, partnership, and business tax returns, identifying tax issues and conducting research under senior leadership supervision.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned client workstreams, communicating financial results and explaining accounting or tax positions directly to clients.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in applying accounting and tax principles, prioritizing multiple engagements, and contributing to operational efficiencies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a strong understanding of professional accounting principles.
• Experience: 2-4 years of relevant accounting or tax experience, including applicable internships.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; effective written and verbal communication skills, including client interaction; ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Bonus: CPA or actively pursuing CPA; Familiarity with accounting software such as UltraTax.