We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Wilmington, North Carolina. This Contract-to-Permanent role involves providing accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and financial reporting services to a diverse range of clients, with a focus on nonprofit organizations. If you have a strong understanding of accrual accounting and experience with QuickBooks, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: • Record daily financial transactions and ensure proper posting in QuickBooks Online and Desktop. • Prepare and manage accounts receivable invoices, record payments, and handle deposits. • Process accounts payable, including entry of bills and payment management. • Collect and input credit card expenses into the accounting system. • Administer payroll tasks, including generating checks, filing tax forms, and managing tax payments. • File sales tax returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. • Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit card accounts, and balance sheet accounts. • Create journal entries in alignment with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). • Maintain the general ledger's accuracy and integrity. • Prepare client-specific financial statements and reports as required.

• A minimum of 2 years of detail-oriented bookkeeping experience. • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Desktop software. • Strong understanding of accrual accounting principles. • Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing. • Familiarity with grant accounting and reporting processes. • Ability to reconcile financial accounts and maintain general ledger accuracy. • Knowledge of sales tax filing procedures. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

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Wilmington, NC
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Wilmington, North Carolina. This Contract-to-Permanent role involves providing accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and financial reporting services to a diverse range of clients, with a focus on nonprofit organizations. If you have a strong understanding of accrual accounting and experience with QuickBooks, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: • Record daily financial transactions and ensure proper posting in QuickBooks Online and Desktop. • Prepare and manage accounts receivable invoices, record payments, and handle deposits. • Process accounts payable, including entry of bills and payment management. • Collect and input credit card expenses into the accounting system. • Administer payroll tasks, including generating checks, filing tax forms, and managing tax payments. • File sales tax returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. • Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit card accounts, and balance sheet accounts. • Create journal entries in alignment with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). • Maintain the general ledger's accuracy and integrity. • Prepare client-specific financial statements and reports as required.
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