Hybrid Staff Accountant – Public Accounting

Posted 4 days ago

Apply now

About the role

  • Staff Accountant at a fast-growing public accounting firm in Middletown, DE. Collaborating in a client-focused environment with strong accounting and tax expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Post and reconcile client transactions
  • Perform detailed bank reconciliations
  • Prepare payroll tax returns (941s, UC8s, W-2s, 1099s)
  • Conduct detailed monthly or weekly transaction reviews
  • Review draft financial statements and implement corrections
  • Ensure proper supporting documentation and workpapers are maintained
  • Respond to client questions and support the client service team
  • Post investment account activity to the general ledger via journal entries
  • Record depreciation, amortization, and other adjusting entries
  • Post budgets and prepare budget-to-actual reports
  • Support both accounting and tax engagements as needed

Requirements

  • Public accounting experience preferred
  • Strong familiarity with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
  • Experience with Ultra Tax and entity tax preparation
  • Solid understanding of payroll, benefits, and payroll tax compliance
  • Experience with financial statement preparation and review
  • Knowledge of Accounting CS, Creative Solutions, Practice CS, and FileCabinet CS (preferred)
  • Experience in nonprofit accounting and internal controls (preferred)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to confidently interact with clients
  • Tech-forward mindset and comfort in a cloud-based environment
  • Availability to work 35–50 hours per week during peak seasons

Benefits

  • Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Contribution
  • Medical Reimbursement
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement / Student Loan Repayment
  • Quarterly and Annual Bonus Structure (up to an additional 20% of compensation)
  • Maternity, Paternity, and FMLA Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • $7,500 Onboarding Bonus (50% at 30 days, 50% at 18 months)

Job title

Staff Accountant – Public Accounting

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

Report this job

See something inaccurate? Let us know and we'll update the listing.

Report job