Junior Accountant (Startup Environment) – Charleston, SC
About Us
Zero Industrial is a fast-growing startup in Charleston, SC, building next-gen energy solutions. We’re looking for a Junior Accountant who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, learn quickly, and make an impact. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work directly with our VP of Finance & Accounting, manage daily accounting tasks, help us leverage AI tools to work smarter and faster, and build out the financial structure for a successful project finance start-up environment.
What You’ll Do
- Process invoices, schedule and track payments, and manage vendor relationships (Ramp platform).
- Prepare and post journal entries in QuickBooks Online; support month end close.
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Track and manage contract renewals, terminations, and compliance dates.
- Generate financial reports to help guide decision-making.
- Explore and implement tech and AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Opportunity to build out the processes and infrastructure for successful project finance environment
What We’re Looking For
- 2–3 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience (startup or small business a plus).
- Strong QuickBooks Online skills (or similar software).
- Detail-oriented with accurate reconciliations and clean record-keeping.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- A problem-solver who embraces new tools and technology.
- Professional, trustworthy communicator.
Details
- Location: In-person, Charleston, SC (Industrious office building)
- Hours & Schedule: Hourly, part-time to start (2–3 days/week, 16–24 hours/week) with opportunity to grow into full time role in 2026
- Compensation: $40-$60/hour based on experience
