Senior Accountant

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

Overview

Express Employment Professionals - Durham, NC / RTP. This role appears to be a Senior Accountant position with client-facing responsibilities and a focus on day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of business clients.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Additional compensation

Annual Bonus

Paid time off, holidays, and continuing education support

Job title

Bilingual Director of Staffing & Training for Express Employment Professionals-RTP/Durham, NC

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing firm. In this role, you will manage day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of business clients, including bookkeeping, payroll processing, sales and operational tax compliance, and financial reporting. This is a client-facing role that requires both technical proficiency and strong relationship management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly bookkeeping and reconciliation for multiple small to mid-sized business clients
• Process full-cycle payroll, including tax filings, benefits deductions, and compliance reporting
• Prepare and file sales tax, franchise tax, and other operational business tax returns
• Produce accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports and dashboards for clients
• Analyze financial statements and communicate insights and trends to clients
• Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for assigned clients
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (non-income tax related)
• Maintain accurate client records in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero, Gusto)
• Support process improvements to increase accounting efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting or client services environment
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Excel, payroll software, and accounting systems
• Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously
• Familiarity with sales tax, payroll tax, and franchise tax compliance
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• CPA or EA preferred but not required
• Salary Range: $65,000 – $85,000 (based on experience and credentials)
• Performance bonus eligibility
• Paid time off, holidays, and continuing education support

Seniorit y level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting

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