Financial Accountant - Charleston

At East West Hospitality, our vision is to be the most trusted hospitality services company and employer of choice, built on genuine and enduring relationships. We believe in doing the right thing for each other, our community, our environment, and those we serve. We hope you’ll consider joining us! Build your accounting career with East West Hospitality in Charleston. We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Financial Accountant to join our Greater Charleston Regional Accounting Team. Working closely with our Regional Controller, you will gain hands-on experience across the full accounting cycle while supporting a diverse portfolio of community associations and multifamily properties. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional—or a recent accounting or finance graduate ready to grow—who wants broad exposure to property accounting, increasing responsibility, and the opportunity to develop alongside an experienced team. What You Will Do Support the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of community associations and multifamily residential propertiesMaintain accurate general ledgers and financial records across multiple properties and entitiesSupport accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, allocations, deposits, receivables, and account reconciliationsPrepare monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations and research accounting discrepanciesAssist with month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other adjusting entriesPrepare and review monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, budget-to-actual reports, and supporting schedulesSupport annual property budgets, forecasts, financial analysis, and reserve account trackingAssist with annual audits, reviews, tax preparation, and year-end reportingPartner with property managers and operational teams to answer accounting questions and provide accurate financial informationHelp maintain strong accounting practices, internal controls, and organized supporting documentationParticipate in special projects, process improvements, and cross-training across the regional accounting portfolio Location: East West Hospitality – Daniel Island, Charleston, SC Work Arrangement: On-site Start Date: ASAP Employment Type: Full Time, Year Round; Hourly, Non-Exempt Pay Rate: $28.85–$32.68 per hour (approximately $60,000–$68,000 annually based on a 40-hour workweek), with the final hourly rate based on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. This is a full-time, non-exempt position eligible for overtime. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, with occasional adjusted hours based on workload and business needs. Post Closing Date: When filled What You Bring Our standout candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple properties, priorities, and deadlines. You enjoy digging into the details, researching discrepancies, and producing accurate work, while also being able to communicate financial information clearly with both accounting and operational teams. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, property accounting, or related experience preferred; recent graduates with relevant coursework or internship experience are encouraged to applyWorking knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger accountingExperience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation preferredStrong Excel skills and comfort learning new accounting and financial reporting systemsStrong organization, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple entities and monthly deadlines with accuracy and attention to detailA collaborative mindset, professional judgment, and a desire to learn and growExperience with community association, HOA, condominium, apartment, or multifamily accounting is a plus, but not required. Benefits & Perks At East West Hospitality, our benefits are designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Eligible employees have access to comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness coverage, a 401(K) plan, paid time off, career development opportunities, winter incentive programs, employee discounts, sabbatical program and additional company perks. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.