Client-Facing Senior Accountant: Bookkeeping & Payroll

Express Employment Professionals - Durham, NC / RTP; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Continuing education support

Performance bonus eligibility

Job summary

A staffing and consulting firm in Southern Pines is seeking a proactive Senior Accountant. This role involves managing day-to-day accounting operations for small to mid-sized business clients, including bookkeeping, payroll, and compliance. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of experience, and proficiency in QuickBooks Online. Competitive salary between $65,000 and $85,000 with performance bonuses and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting or client services environment.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• CPA or EA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly bookkeeping and reconciliation for multiple small to mid-sized business clients.
• Process full-cycle payroll, including tax filings and compliance reporting.
• Prepare and file sales tax and other operational business tax returns.

Skills

Proficiency with QuickBooks Online

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Payroll software experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks Online

Job description

A staffing and consulting firm in Southern Pines is seeking a proactive Senior Accountant. This role involves managing day-to-day accounting operations for small to mid-sized business clients, including bookkeeping, payroll, and compliance. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of experience, and proficiency in QuickBooks Online. Competitive salary between $65,000 and $85,000 with performance bonuses and benefits offered.