--- title: "Remote Bookkeeper Jobs in South Carolina: Contractor Work" description: "Apply to be a remote bookkeeper contractor working with South Carolina small businesses. QuickBooks or Xero, monthly close, no promised volume. Apply here." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/bookkeeping/jobs/south-carolina" --- Bookkeeper contractor · South Carolina # Remote Bookkeeper Contractor Jobs in South Carolina We add remote bookkeeper contractors a few at a time, and South Carolina applicants are welcome. [![Intuit ProAdvisor Gold tier badge](/img/credentials/intuit-proadvisor-gold.png)](https://proadvisor.intuit.com/app/accountant/search?searchId=matthew-coleman77)Gold tier in Intuit's ProAdvisor program. [See my Intuit listing](https://proadvisor.intuit.com/app/accountant/search?searchId=matthew-coleman77) How it works ## Bookkeeping work from South Carolina Each client engagement is a monthly routine of categorizing, reconciling and reporting, done in QuickBooks Online, Xero or whatever the client already uses. We are a young firm and take a limited number of contractors, so we do not promise a volume of work. We do not have an office in the state, and the work is done online. The larger cities in the state that our pages cover include Charleston, Columbia, Greenville. If you live near Charleston or elsewhere in the state, you can work from home; aerospace, agribusiness, automotive manufacturing and tourism are among the sectors in the state. What you need ## Requirements - Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online, Xero or comparable software - A computer, a reliable internet connection and a private place to work - Steady monthly reconciliations and plain, prompt communication with clients - Respect for client confidentiality - Knowing South Carolina's filing calendar helps, but it is not required - A W-9 and a signed independent contractor agreement South Carolina work ## What South Carolina clients' books involve The South Carolina Department of Revenue lists a 6% statewide sales and use tax. Returns are monthly by default, due the 20th of the month after the period. Quarterly and annual filing need DOR approval. We confirm your schedule on your own MyDORWAY account. In South Carolina, the routine around the books usually includes: - Clean books that your CPA or tax preparer can work from at year end - Monthly sales and use tax returns, due the 20th, prepared for you to file - Withholding and unemployment insurance reports for employees - Local sales tax tracking, since local taxes apply on top of the state rate The state business owners often have clients across the North Carolina line as well. We keep each state's activity separate in the books. Official sources: [South Carolina Department of Revenue](https://dor.sc.gov/) and [South Carolina Secretary of State](https://sos.sc.gov/). Rates and deadlines change, so confirm with the agency. We do not give tax or legal advice. Beyond the home office ## What the local client base looks like - **Charleston** (Charleston County and part of Berkeley County): employers there include the Port of Charleston, Boeing and other aerospace employers, and the tourism and information technology sectors. - **Columbia** (Richland County and parts of Lexington and Kershaw counties): the local economy named in its Wikipedia article includes state government, the University of South Carolina, Fort Jackson, Prisma Health Midlands and BlueCross BlueShield of the state. - **Greenville** (Greenville County): the local economy named in its Wikipedia article includes Michelin, Prisma Health, Bon Secours and Duke Energy. Wikipedia, October 2026. Place facts only. They are not claims about our clients or your pay. South Carolina details ## What to know about South Carolina work The state tax agency is [South Carolina Department of Revenue](https://dor.sc.gov/). You do not need to be an expert in its rules, but you should be comfortable reading its notices and knowing which filings belong to the client and which to their tax professional. We do not hire for a location. A South Carolina bookkeeper works from home, in the client's own file, on a monthly schedule. What it pays ## Pay and terms There is no posted rate. We agree a rate with you on a short call and put it in writing before you start with any client. You decide which work to accept, and you receive a 1099 at year end. This page is not legal advice. Honest note: we are a young company, and we keep the team small so the contractors who join early get the work as it grows. FAQ ## South Carolina bookkeeper contractor questions **Do I need a certification?** No. Experience matters most. A QuickBooks ProAdvisor or similar credential is welcome but not required. **What South Carolina filings come up?** The South Carolina Department of Revenue lists a 6% statewide sales and use tax. Returns are monthly by default, due the 20th of the month after the period. Quarterly and annual filing need DOR approval. We confirm your schedule on your own MyDORWAY account. Familiarity helps, and we confirm the details for each client. **Is there work right now?** That depends on client demand, and we do not promise it. **What does it cost to join?** There is no fee at any stage. [All states](/bookkeeping/jobs) · [Notary contractor jobs in South Carolina](/notary/jobs/south-carolina) · [Bookkeeping in South Carolina](/bookkeeping/states/south-carolina) Do it yourself ### Accounting Student Study Workbook Type the entries, see the statements update and check your work against the answer key. 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