Staff Accountant – Public Accounting

AlphaHire • Middletown, DE

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join a fast-growing public accounting firm in Middletown, Delaware. This full-time hybrid role (Monday–Thursday in office) is ideal for a professional who thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment and is eager to expand their expertise across both accounting and tax functions.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, tax preparation experience, and a tech-forward mindset with proficiency in cloud-based accounting systems.

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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Accounting CS
• Knowledge of Creative Solutions
• Knowledge of Practice CS
• Knowledge of FileCabinet CS
• Experience in nonprofit accounting and internal controls

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

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed