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9 results for Entry Level Jr Staff Accountant in Durham, NC

Sr. Accountant

Raleigh, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our client' growing team in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this role, you will manage critical accounting functions and ensure financial accuracy and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen attention to detail and a strong background in accounting. Responsibilities:• Oversee the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete.• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to ensure proper recording of transactions.• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.• Conduct account reconciliations to verify the accuracy of financial records.• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure alignment between bank statements and financial records.• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.• Analyze financial data and prepare reports for management review.• Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and resolving discrepancies.• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and implement solutions where applicable.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Raleigh, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support financial operations and help maintain accurate, reliable reporting for our client's team. This role is well suited for a detail-focused accounting specialist who can manage reconciliations, contribute to close activities, and strengthen financial processes in a project-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings sound accounting knowledge, strong analytical ability, and a practical approach to improving efficiency and control. Responsibilities:• Produce and evaluate financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules to confirm accuracy and completeness across accounting activities.• Reconcile complex balance sheet and bank accounts, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding issues within established timelines.• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing by preparing journal entries, reviewing ledger activity, and analyzing fluctuations in financial results.• Monitor project-related costs and assist with job cost reporting to help ensure expenses are recorded correctly and profitability is clearly understood.• Work closely with operational stakeholders to validate financial data tied to projects and support informed business decisions.• Strengthen accounting workflows by documenting procedures, refining controls, and recommending more efficient ways to manage recurring tasks.• Assist with audit preparation and compliance reporting by organizing records, responding to requests, and supporting required documentation.• Partner with finance leadership on ad hoc analysis, special assignments, and reporting improvements, including opportunities for automation. For immediate consideration please apply and/or contact Steve Fields directly at 919-787-8226
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Raleigh, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role focuses on managing close activities, preparing key accounting entries, and ensuring the integrity of the general ledger through detailed review and reconciliation. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a disciplined approach to meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. • Maintain the general ledger by recording, reviewing, and validating financial activity across assigned accounts. • Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and clear explanations for accounting treatment. • Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. • Complete bank reconciliations by matching cash activity, identifying variances, and following through on reconciling differences. • Analyze financial data for unusual trends or inconsistencies and communicate findings to support informed decision-making. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information, clarify transactions, and improve the accuracy of accounting records.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Sr. Tax Accountant

Durham, NC
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 55 USD / Hourly
Local client in the Raleigh/Durham, NC area is seeking an interim Senior Tax Accountant to support tax compliance, reporting, and accounting activities within a multinational organization on a contract (possible contract-to-hire basis). This role requires strong technical expertise in U.S. and international tax, along with hands-on ASC 740 experience. Ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role will be hybrid onsite 3 days a week in the local Raleigh/Durham office. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and review federal, state, and local income/franchise tax returns</li><li>Compile and analyze financial data; prepare supporting tax workpapers</li><li>Assist with quarterly and annual tax provision processes (ASC 740)</li><li>Calculate effective tax rates and maintain deferred tax schedules</li><li>Prepare tax-related journal entries and financial statement disclosures</li><li>Support tax audits and respond to inquiries from taxing authorities</li><li>Conduct tax research and prepare technical memoranda</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with accounting, treasury, legal, and operations</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies (SOX)</li><li>Identify and drive process improvements and automation initiatives</li></ul>
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Raleigh, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join a growing financial services organization. This opportunity is well suited for an entry-level candidate in the early stages of their career who wants to strengthen core accounting skills in a collaborative environment. The role offers hands-on exposure to daily accounting operations while supporting month-end processes, reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping. Candidates who are detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to build a long-term career in accounting will thrive in this position. Responsibilities: • Contribute to routine accounting operations by helping maintain accurate financial records and supporting the broader accounting team. • Process accounts payable transactions with close attention to timeliness, coding accuracy, and supporting documentation. • Track and update fixed asset information to ensure records remain complete and aligned with accounting standards. • Prepare reconciliations for general ledger accounts and investigate variances to support accurate reporting. • Assist with month-end closing tasks, including journal entry support and account analysis as needed. • Help manage cash and bank reconciliations to confirm balances and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Provide assistance with additional accounting assignments, reporting needs, and special projects across the department.
2026-05-05T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Raleigh, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position will support day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to tax-related activities across the business. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, prepares entries with precision, and works confidently with corporate and sales tax processes. Responsibilities: • Prepare and record journal entries to ensure financial transactions are reflected accurately and on time. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable accounting records. • Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns in compliance with applicable requirements. • Manage sales tax reporting activities, including reviewing transactions and supporting timely submissions. • Support month-end and year-end closing tasks by organizing documentation and validating account balances. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather financial information and resolve accounting-related questions. • Maintain supporting schedules and records that strengthen audit readiness and reporting accuracy.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Raleigh, NC
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a non-profit organization in Raleigh, North Carolina through a Long-term Contract engagement. This position will provide leadership across accounting and procurement operations, helping ensure strong financial oversight, accurate reporting, and effective internal controls. The role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance leader who can guide a team, manage complex close activities, and contribute to a mission-driven environment. This role will be mostly onsite with potential for 1 day remote after getting ramped up. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounting and procurement activities for the finance department, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational policies.• Direct and support a team that includes accounting, accounts payable, and procurement staff, setting priorities and promoting high performance.• Oversee the month-end close process, reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, and financial results to maintain timely and reliable reporting.• Manage non-profit fund accounting activities, including tracking restricted and unrestricted funds and preserving compliance with applicable reporting standards.• Review accounts payable operations and procurement workflows to strengthen controls, maintain proper documentation, and support smooth vendor transactions.• Partner with finance leadership and internal stakeholders to improve processes, address operational issues, and support sound financial decision-making.• Monitor the accuracy of accounting records within Abila MIP and help maintain effective use of the system for reporting and day-to-day financial management.• Ensure financial practices follow established internal controls, regulatory expectations, and organizational guidelines.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Raleigh, NC
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Temporary to Hire
45 - 57 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal control functions for a large public-sector organization. This role will ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with governmental accounting standards, while providing leadership over a high-impact accounting and reporting team.This individual will play a key role in driving financial reporting, audit coordination, and process improvements across a complex, multi-functional finance organization. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead all accounting, financial reporting, and internal control activities to ensure compliance with state, federal, and governmental accounting standards (GASB).</li><li>Oversee preparation of major financial reports, including year-end reporting, regulatory filings, and audit schedules.</li><li>Direct receivables, grant accounting, and reporting activities, ensuring proper tracking and compliance.</li><li>Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and systems to support operational efficiency and regulatory adherence.</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison with external and internal auditors, oversight bodies, and regulatory agencies.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with finance leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.</li><li>Identify process gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen reporting accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to accounting staff; manage day-to-day operations of the accounting and reporting function.</li><li>Participate in the broader finance leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Raleigh, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role will oversee close activities, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and support accurate financial reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to reconciliations and journal entries, and the ability to coordinate effectively during audit periods. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate completion of all accounting activities. • Oversee general ledger maintenance and review account activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification. • Prepare and approve journal entries while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and compliant with accounting standards. • Lead balance sheet and account reconciliation efforts, resolving discrepancies and strengthening control over financial data. • Coordinate with internal and external auditors by organizing schedules, responding to inquiries, and providing required financial support. • Review financial statements and related reports to confirm accuracy and alignment with reporting requirements. • Supervise day-to-day accounting operations and provide guidance to team members on priorities, processes, and best practices. • Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and support process updates related to financial operations when needed.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z