Staff Accountant - Public Accounting

We are actively seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with tax experience to join a dynamic and growth-focused public accounting firm in Middletown, DE. This full-time position is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys working directly with small business clients.

This role requires hands-on experience in tax preparation and compliance, along with strong client accounting skills. The position offers exposure to both accounting services and tax engagements, providing an excellent opportunity for continued professional growth in a supportive, forward-thinking firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and post client financial transactions to general ledgers accurately and timely
• Perform weekly and monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns, including Forms 941, UC-8, W-2, and 1099
• Assist in the preparation of entity and individual tax returns using UltraTax
• Review client transactions to ensure tax compliance and accuracy
• Draft, adjust, and analyze financial statements
• Maintain organized supporting documentation and workpapers
• Post journal entries, including investment activity, depreciation, and amortization
• Prepare budgets and generate budget-to-actual variance reports
• Support payroll processing, benefits reporting, and payroll tax compliance
• Provide responsive client support and collaborate with the internal team
• Contribute to workflow improvements and process optimization initiatives

Requirements

• Prior public accounting experience REQUIRED
• Must have tax preparation experience (individual and/or entity returns)
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and general ledger accounting
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online
• Experience with UltraTax and entity tax return preparation
• Experience processing payroll and handling payroll tax compliance
• Comfortable working in a cloud-based accounting environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple client deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Accounting CS / Creative Solutions, Practice CS, and FileCabinet CS
• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting and internal controls
• Interest in pursuing CPA licensure

Ideal Candidate

• Effectively manages multiple client relationships and deadlines
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and accountable
• Strong interest in expanding expertise across accounting and tax services
• Communicates clearly and professionally with clients and colleagues
• Proactive team player who seeks additional responsibility
• Values procedures, confidentiality, and continuous professional learning
• Available to work 35–50 hours per week during peak tax season

Benefits

• 6% Employer Contribution Retirement Plan
• Quarterly and Annual Bonus Program
• Onboarding Bonus
• Medical Reimbursement
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Maternity, Paternity, and FMLA Leave