Sr Accountant Jobs in Durham, NC

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Sr. Accountant

Hillsborough, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing retail organization in Hillsborough, North Carolina. This role will play a central part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely reporting, and strengthening day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to improve processes while ensuring compliance and control. Responsibilities:• Drive core accounting activities tied to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close to ensure deadlines are met accurately.• Record and maintain journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed asset depreciation, and other recurring accounting transactions.• Analyze general ledger activity, research unusual balances, and resolve variances through detailed account review.• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and internal management reports by compiling accurate supporting data.• Assist with inventory accounting and participate in physical inventory processes to help validate asset accuracy.• Oversee and support accounting processes related to accounts payable, corporate card activity, cash transactions, and banking functions.• Prepare audit-ready schedules and supporting documentation for annual reviews, tax filings, and compliance-related reporting needs.• Uphold organized accounting records and reinforce internal controls that support financial accuracy and accountability.• Recommend and help implement improvements that streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance accounting efficiency.• Provide functional support for SAP Business One and related financial systems used across the accounting team.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Smithfield, NC
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Temporary to Hire
34 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in North Carolina. This contract opportunity supports accounting activities across multiple business units and offers close partnership with leadership on core financial operations. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting execution with problem-solving and process enhancement in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly reconciliations for several bank accounts and credit card statements, identifying and clearing variances in a timely manner.• Record and reconcile customer payments, account adjustments, and outstanding balances while following up on aged receivables and exceptions.• Provide accounts payable support through invoice review, general ledger coding, purchase order matching, and accrual preparation for services received but not yet billed.• Prepare and post journal entries related to accruals, reclassifications, and intercompany activity as part of the monthly close cycle.• Review project and purchasing transactions to confirm accurate cost assignment and resolve coding or allocation issues affecting job-cost reporting.• Handle subcontractor withholding tax processing and maintain supporting filings and documentation in accordance with state requirements.• Assist with monthly financial close and reporting tasks to help ensure accurate and timely results across multiple entities.• Create and update documentation for recurring accounting workflows and recommend improvements that strengthen efficiency and internal controls.• Support accounting system-related initiatives, including implementations, conversions, or data migration activities when needed.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Raleigh, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a real estate property and management organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close cycle, and delivering meaningful analysis to management. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes while partnering effectively across the business. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries with complete support for accruals, prepaid activity, allocations, and account reclassifications.• Lead assigned balance sheet reconciliations by resolving outstanding items promptly and ensuring accounts are accurately stated each reporting period.• Perform bank and cash reconciliations, research variances, and work with internal partners to clear discrepancies in a timely manner.• Support the month-end close by completing account reviews, roll-forwards, tie-outs, and other close deliverables within established deadlines.• Evaluate financial results against historical performance, forecasts, and budgets, then summarize key drivers and unusual movements for management review.• Review corporate payables for proper general ledger coding, adequate documentation, and adherence to internal policies and procedures.• Administer prepaid expense accounting, including initial setup, recurring amortization, account monitoring, and related analysis.• Prepare reporting packages, maintain audit-ready workpapers, and respond to internal or external audit requests with clear supporting documentation.• Oversee the company purchasing card and employee expense programs, including transaction review, reconciliations, accruals, policy compliance, issue resolution, and coordination with banking contacts.• Identify opportunities to automate workflows, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency across accounting operations.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Raleigh, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered with a fast growing company in Raleigh to assist them in hiring an experienced Staff Accountant. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and at least two years of corporate accounting experience. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, contribute to timely close activities, and support reporting and compliance efforts across the accounting function. The position works closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional partners to resolve issues, explain variances, and strengthen day-to-day accounting processes. In addition to a competitive base salary, this company offers an annual bonus program and growth potential. Responsibilities:• Record accounting activity by preparing journal entries, accruals, allocations, and other ledger updates needed for accurate reporting.• Reconcile bank accounts, cash activity, balance sheet accounts, and credit card transactions, then research and clear outstanding differences.• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close tasks to help ensure deadlines are met and financial data is complete.• Track and maintain supporting schedules for items such as fixed assets, prepaid balances, lease activity, commissions, and accrued expenses.• Review financial results and general ledger detail to identify unexpected movements, investigate root causes, and document findings.• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and provide organized support for audits, tax-related filings, and compliance reviews.• Partner with departments across the business to address accounting questions and resolve items that affect reported results.• Organize accounting records and backup documentation while contributing ideas that improve workflows and strengthen internal controls.• Support special assignments and ad hoc analysis requested by the accounting team or business leadership.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Raleigh, NC
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Temporary / Contract
24.7 - 28.6 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-focused and enjoys working with financial data, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to reliable reporting. The role will support core general ledger activities, closing cycles, reconciliations, and compliance-related deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Record and post journal entries accurately to support daily and periodic accounting activity. • Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close efforts by preparing schedules and completing assigned close tasks on time. • Reconcile balance sheet and other key accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies with appropriate documentation. • Maintain the accuracy of general ledger balances by reviewing transactions and ensuring proper classification. • Assist with accounting for accruals, prepaid items, and fixed assets to support complete and accurate financial records. • Review financial results, identify unusual fluctuations, and investigate variances to support management reporting. • Provide documentation and timely responses for internal and external audit requests. • Support financial reporting and help ensure accounting activities align with GAAP and company policies. • Recommend and assist with process improvements that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and control within accounting operations.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Four Oaks, NC
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in North Carolina on a Contract to permanent basis. This onsite opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist with solid foundational experience who can step into a staff-level role and contribute across day-to-day financial operations. The person in this position will support core accounting functions, help maintain accurate records, and build cross-functional knowledge to strengthen the team. Responsibilities: • Prepare and record journal entries to support accurate monthly and periodic financial reporting. • Maintain general ledger activity and review account balances to help ensure completeness and accuracy. • Assist with corporate tax and sales tax processes, including gathering data and supporting filings. • Contribute to the preparation of corporate tax return documentation and related reconciliations. • Support routine accounting operations by identifying discrepancies, researching issues, and resolving variances in a timely manner. • Partner with team members to expand coverage across accounting tasks and promote effective cross-training within the department. • Help manage staff-level accounting work associated with ongoing business needs and operational changes as assigned.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Raleigh, NC
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Temporary / Contract
22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a client team in Raleigh, North Carolina on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone who wants to build a strong foundation in accounting and audit-related work within a services environment. Candidates with an accounting-focused education, strong written communication, and solid Microsoft Office skills will thrive in this role. The position offers hands-on exposure to financial analysis, documentation review, and core accounting processes while supporting client engagements. Responsibilities: • Review financial records and supporting documentation to assist with audit-focused accounting assignments. • Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger activity, and help maintain accurate accounting records. • Support work related to corporate tax, sales tax, and tax return documentation as needed across client engagements. • Organize electronic files, spreadsheets, and written reports to ensure workpapers are complete and easy to reference. • Analyze accounting data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and follow through on necessary corrections. • Collaborate with team members on client deliverables while meeting deadlines and maintaining high quality standards. • Contribute to hospital cost reporting assignments when applicable based on project needs and experience level. • Communicate findings and status updates clearly in written documents and internal discussions.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

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