Junior Accountant (Startup Environment)

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