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Staff Accountant
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a team in Newport, Delaware. In this Contract to ongoing position, you will play a key role in managing financial records, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and supporting the overall financial operations of the organization. This is an on-site role, offering a collaborative work environment and an opportunity for long-term growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review corporate tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</p><p>• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Process and review journal entries, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to accounting standards.</p><p>• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate sales tax filings and payments.</p><p>• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including account reconciliations and financial reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to address accounting discrepancies and support financial audits.</p><p>• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and organized financial documentation for audit and reporting purposes.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Provide support in special projects and other finance-related tasks as assigned.</p>
<p>• A minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or a related field.</p><p>• Associate's degree in related field Accounting/Business Management, with 3–7-year relevant experience</p><p>• Strong knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return preparation.</p><p>• Proficiency in managing and reconciling general ledger accounts.</p><p>• Experience with journal entry preparation and review.</p><p>• Familiarity with financial reporting and month-end/year-end closing processes.</p><p>• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.</p><p>• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.</p><p>• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.</p>
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  • Newport, DE
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 28.00 - 28.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a team in Newport, Delaware. In this Contract to ongoing position, you will play a key role in managing financial records, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and supporting the overall financial operations of the organization. This is an on-site role, offering a collaborative work environment and an opportunity for long-term growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review corporate tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</p><p>• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Process and review journal entries, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to accounting standards.</p><p>• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate sales tax filings and payments.</p><p>• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including account reconciliations and financial reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to address accounting discrepancies and support financial audits.</p><p>• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and organized financial documentation for audit and reporting purposes.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Provide support in special projects and other finance-related tasks as assigned.</p>
  • 2025-11-13T17:04:41Z

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