Results for Sr Accountant Jobs in Durham, NC

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Sr. Accountant

Hillsborough, NC
onsite
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
onsite
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
onsite
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

Durham, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction-focused organization in Durham, North Carolina. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, ensuring timely processing across payables, receivables, and payroll, and contributing to a smooth monthly and annual close. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Record and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial activity within the general ledger. • Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly. • Track fixed assets and keep supporting schedules current and organized. • Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing documentation and assisting with account analysis. • Review and authorize non-job-coded invoices while helping ensure accounts payable transactions are processed correctly. • Examine weekly disbursement batches for accuracy and submit payment files to the bank for release on schedule. • Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up with internal project teams and clients to address overdue accounts. • Administer weekly payroll, including validating employee time entries and entering new employee information into the payroll system.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Raleigh, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 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.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Raleigh, NC
onsite
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

Raleigh, NC
onsite
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

Senior Tax Accountant

Raleigh, NC
remote
Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to join a fully remote advisory team serving real estate investors, syndicates, and fund managers. In this role, you will help clients navigate complex tax matters with practical guidance, timely follow-through, and clear communication they can apply with confidence. This position is ideal for a self-directed individual who values accountability, works effectively in an independent environment, and brings strong expertise in real estate taxation. Responsibilities:• Develop customized tax strategies for clients and refine those plans as circumstances, goals, or regulations change.• Analyze intricate tax questions by interpreting applicable tax law and authoritative guidance, then translate findings into sound recommendations.• Partner with tax preparation teams to align advisory plans with return preparation and support client communications throughout filing season.• Maintain strict compliance with industry standards, ethical requirements, and confidentiality expectations in all client engagements.• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on real estate tax matters, including transactions, entity structures, and related accounting considerations.• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments to keep client guidance current and technically accurate.• Contribute to internal initiatives that improve client service, operational effectiveness, proposal development, and team training efforts.• Keep project records, client notes, and workflow details accurate and current within established management processes.• Identify opportunities to introduce additional firm services that support client needs, such as bookkeeping or ongoing tax advisory support.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Raleigh, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered with a growing company in Raleigh to assist them in hiring a detail-oriented Staff Accountant. This Staff Accountant role is an onsite position and required a bachelors degree in accounting or finance and at least two years of public accounting or corporate accounting experience, This role supports accurate financial reporting through lease-related accounting, reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and close activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, solid Excel skills, and the confidence to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively across departments. Responsibilities:• Perform recurring reconciliations for general ledger and balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and resolve issues with appropriate support.• Prepare and post monthly and period-end journal entries with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.• Build and update lease accounting schedules, including reviews triggered by amendments, renewals, term changes, or other lease events.• Research discrepancies affecting accounting and ledger balances, then coordinate with internal teams to bring items to resolution.• Organize and maintain complete backup documentation for entries, reconciliations, and lease calculations to support reporting integrity.• Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes by completing assigned accounting tasks within established deadlines.• Respond to audit requests by gathering documentation, explaining account activity, and assisting with follow-up questions..• Participate in special projects and recommend practical enhancements that simplify workflows and strengthen controls.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

9 results for Sr Accountant in Durham, NC