Staff Accountant

AtWork Group; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual culture

Overtime pay

Reduced summer hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AtWork Winston‑Salem, a well‑established public accounting firm, seeks an experienced Staff Accountant/Senior Accountant to join a close‑knit team in Winston‑Salem, NC. The role blends hands‑on accounting with client interaction in a relaxed, collaborative office.

75% of duties are accounting, payroll, and tax; 25% covers office coordination and client communication. CPA not required, but EA welcome. Local firm with overtime and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing and payroll tax reporting.
• Experience preparing individual tax returns; business tax is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare write-up work and maintain accurate client records.
• Process and oversee payroll for multiple clients.
• Prepare and review payroll tax filings and related reports.
• Prepare individual income tax returns; assist with business tax as needed.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Coordinate client information, deadlines, and communications.
• Support daily workflow and office operations.

Skills

Public accounting

Payroll processing

Tax preparation

GAAP

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

MS Office

Job description

AtWork Winston‑Salem is recruiting for a well‑established, locally owned public accounting firm seeking an experienced Staff Accountant/Senior Accountant to join its close‑knit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working directly with clients in a relaxed, collaborative office environment. The firm specializes in accounting, payroll, and tax services for small businesses and individuals. While tax experience is highly desirable, a CPA license is not required. The business is looking for someone who can help oversee the firm's day‑to‑day accounting, payroll, and tax operations while providing outstanding service to clients.

Position Summary

This role combines hands‑on accounting responsibilities with client interaction and office coordination. The successful candidate will be an experienced accounting professional who is highly organized, accurate, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities throughout the year. Approximately 75% of the position focuses on accounting, payroll, and tax preparation, with the remaining 25% involving office coordination, client communication, and helping keep daily operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting "write‑up" work and maintain accurate financial records for business clients.
• Process and oversee payroll for multiple clients.
• Prepare and review payroll tax filings and related reports.
• Prepare individual income tax returns.
• Assist with business tax preparation as experience allows.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing professional, courteous, and timely service.
• Coordinate client information, documentation, and deadlines.
• Help oversee daily workflow and office operations.
• Support the owner by ensuring projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Assist in maintaining accountability across office processes and internal workflow.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Several years of accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting firm.
• Experience with payroll processing and payroll tax reporting.
• Experience preparing individual tax returns; business tax experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Office management or supervisory experience is preferred but not required.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Professional, friendly, and polished communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
• CPA designation is not required.
• Enrolled Agent (EA) designation is welcomed but not required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a smaller firm where every team member makes a meaningful contribution. They are dependable, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of their work while building positive relationships with clients and coworkers. This person thrives in an environment that values accuracy over shortcuts, accountability and follow‑through, friendly, professional client service, teamwork and collaboration, initiative and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Enjoy

• Established and respected local accounting firm
• Casual, laid‑back office culture
• Opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility
• Competitive hourly pay with overtime compensation
• Reduced summer schedule of approximately 38 hours per week
• Stable, year‑round employment
• Opportunity to grow alongside an experienced accounting professional

Location and Schedule

Location: Winston‑Salem, NC. Employment Type: Full‑time. Schedule: Approximately 38 hours per week during the summer, with overtime available during busy tax seasons. All employees are paid hourly, including overtime.

If you're an experienced accountant looking for a long‑term opportunity with a respected Winston‑Salem firm that values quality work, strong client relationships, and a supportive team environment, AtWork Winston‑Salem would love to speak with you.