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12 results for Tax Accountant in Durham, NC

Staff Accountant
  • Durham, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is recruiting for a Staff Accountant on an exclusive basis to join our client&#39;s team. In this role, you will handle a variety of accounting functions, including general ledger management, financial reconciliations, and preparing consolidated financial statements. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization within a high growth industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and document complex journal entries for areas such as cash, prepaids, accrued expenses, deferred revenue, fixed assets, leases, debt, interest rate swaps, and operating expenses and revenues.</p><p>• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions, including payables, receivables, investments, and lease payments.</p><p>• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage fund flow requests, ensuring timely processing and recording.</p><p>• Conduct ad hoc analyses and provide detailed reports as needed.</p><p>• Prepare eliminating journal entries for intercompany activities and create consolidated financial statements for investors, lenders, and management.</p><p>• Compile and review reports, such as debt covenant ratios, ensuring they meet organizational requirements.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of annual audited financial statements and footnotes, collaborating with external auditors during the audit process.</p><p>• Support the onboarding of new funds by performing cost segregations for fixed assets.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Field at 919-787-8226 or DM on LinkedIn. </p>
  • 2026-04-09T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Mebane, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Mebane, North Carolina. This role supports core accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with close activities, and preparing meaningful reporting for business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong spreadsheet skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and submit journal entries with accuracy while ensuring transactions are reflected in the appropriate accounting periods.<br>• Perform reconciliations across the general ledger, banking activity, and balance sheet accounts to identify and resolve variances promptly.<br>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and annual closing activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and organizing supporting documentation.<br>• Track fixed assets and maintain depreciation records to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Provide accounting support for payables and receivables functions when additional assistance is needed.<br>• Compile financial statements, reconciliations, and supplemental schedules for internal review and reporting purposes.<br>• Help uphold accounting controls, policy compliance, and applicable financial reporting requirements across daily operations.<br>• Partner with internal teams and external auditors by preparing requested documentation and addressing audit-related questions.<br>• Investigate discrepancies in financial data, recommend corrections, and assist with budget, forecast, and ad hoc analysis needs.
  • 2026-04-21T00:00:00Z
Accounting Consultant
  • Morrisville, NC
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an <strong>Accounting Consultant </strong>with extensive <strong>NetSuite implementation experience.</strong> This role will focus on supporting data migration, validation, and reconciliation efforts as part of an ongoing NetSuite implementation. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounts receivable, billing workflows, and data integrity processes. This <strong>contract role </strong>can be <strong>remote</strong>. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead the <strong>migration of accounts receivable and billing data</strong> from Salesforce to <strong>NetSuite</strong>, ensuring accurate data extraction, transformation, and loading.</p><p>• Validate migrated data, including customer records, invoices, and AR balances, to ensure it meets accuracy and completeness standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance, operations, and implementation teams to establish data mapping, validation criteria, and reconciliation rules.</p><p>• Conduct detailed reconciliations between source systems like Salesforce and target systems such as NetSuite to verify transactional integrity.</p><p>• Identify and address discrepancies or data quality issues, providing resolutions to maintain data reliability.</p><p>• Perform data cleansing and normalization activities both before and after migration.</p><p>• Create and maintain Excel-based reconciliation files and validation tools to support accurate data tracking and reporting.</p><p>• Support testing phases, including cutover and post-go-live validation, for AR and billing workflows.</p>
  • 2026-04-08T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Durham, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Durham, North Carolina. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting the organization’s accounting functions. This position is ideal for someone who is attentive to detail, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to enhance financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounting functions, including general ledger entries and account reconciliations.<br>• Oversee month-end close procedures and ensure accurate bank reconciliations.<br>• Support annual audits and compliance efforts, collaborating with external auditors as needed.<br>• Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes while providing light HR support.<br>• Develop and improve standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency.<br>• Ensure compliance with fund and grant accounting requirements, maintaining accurate records.<br>• Collaborate with the Controller and other team members to achieve organizational goals.<br>• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Expensify to streamline processes.<br>• Monitor financial transactions and proactively address discrepancies.<br>• Assist in managing financial reporting and analysis for decision-making purposes.
  • 2026-04-14T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our client&#39; 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 practices, and ideally construction industry experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to ensure proper recording of transactions.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Conduct account reconciliations to verify the accuracy of financial records.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure alignment between bank statements and financial records.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.</p><p>• Analyze financial data and prepare reports for management review.</p><p>• Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and implement solutions where applicable.</p>
  • 2026-04-15T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Brentwood, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone in finance who excels in a fast-moving environment and brings strong ownership over close activities, audit readiness, and process enhancement. The position offers the opportunity to work across departments, strengthen accounting operations, and contribute to scalable financial practices as the business continues to expand.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly close cycle from start to finish, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger review.<br>• Identify opportunities to refine accounting workflows and implement stronger control measures that improve accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Partner with colleagues across finance and operational teams to resolve issues, share insights, and support informed decision-making.<br>• Coordinate documentation and schedules for internal and external audit activity, helping maintain readiness throughout the year.<br>• Assist with accounting integration efforts tied to company growth initiatives and newly acquired operations.<br>• Review account activity, investigate variances, and maintain reliable financial records through detailed reconciliation work.<br>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed to promote accurate reporting and cash activity tracking.
  • 2026-04-21T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet accounts are properly supported. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across core general ledger processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead recurring close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing transactions, and helping ensure financial results are finalized accurately and on time.<br>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through detailed analysis, proper account classification, and timely resolution of discrepancies.<br>• Prepare and record journal entries with appropriate support, ensuring transactions are complete, accurate, and aligned with accounting policies.<br>• Perform reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to keep records current and well documented.<br>• Complete bank account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items by coordinating with internal stakeholders as needed.<br>• Review financial data for inconsistencies and recommend corrective actions to strengthen reporting accuracy and control.<br>• Support accounting process updates or operational changes impacting financial records when applicable, including transition-related tasks within the accounting function.
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 19 - 23 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a food and food processing organization in Raleigh, North Carolina on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This onsite role is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed financial work and is eager to build broader accounting experience over time. The position will support both payables and receivables while contributing to accurate records, timely processing, and day-to-day accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices and customer payments with accuracy, ensuring transactions are entered and updated in a timely manner.<br>• Support both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, maintaining a balanced workload across incoming and outgoing financial transactions.<br>• Perform high-volume data entry related to billing, payment posting, and other routine accounting records.<br>• Reconcile account activity and investigate discrepancies to help maintain accurate financial information.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, to organize data, review transactions, and prepare basic accounting reports.<br>• Work within Dynamics 365 Business Central to record, track, and manage day-to-day accounting activity.<br>• Assist with billing-related tasks and provide general support for core accounting functions as business needs evolve.<br>• Contribute to the growth of the role by taking on additional accounting responsibilities and learning new processes over time.
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Cary, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Cary, North Carolina. This is a long-term contract position that offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial transactions. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and a dedication to maintaining compliance with company policies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices in compliance with established company policies and approval workflows.<br>• Verify the accuracy of invoices and ensure proper documentation is provided.<br>• Assign invoices to the correct general ledger accounts and project codes.<br>• Address and resolve invoice discrepancies by collaborating with vendors and internal teams.<br>• Manage and execute weekly check runs to ensure timely payments.
  • 2026-04-06T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Join our team to deliver high-touch bookkeeping and accounting services to a portfolio of advisory and tax clients. The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day accounting (AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations), supporting monthly/year-end close, and preparing financial reports. Success in this client-facing, multi-entity environment requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive client communication.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage general ledgers and reconcile financial transactions across multiple clients</li><li>Oversee AP/AR, payroll processing (Gusto or similar), and related filings</li><li>Perform monthly bank/credit card reconciliations</li><li>Support monthly and year-end close, ensuring complete, accurate financial data</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and audit-ready records</li><li>Communicate directly with clients to resolve issues and provide updates</li><li>Collaborate with internal tax/advisory teams</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred</li><li>2–4 years’ multi-client bookkeeping/accounting experience</li><li>Proficient in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel</li><li>Strong understanding of accounting principles and processes</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables independently</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred:</strong></p><ul><li>Financial advisory or outsourced accounting firm experience</li><li>Payroll processing (Gusto or similar), payroll tax filings</li><li>Experience with multi-entity bookkeeping</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong> Flexible schedule, health insurance, paid time off</p>
  • 2026-03-31T00:00:00Z
Staff Auditor - Public
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented public audit specialist to support performance reviews of government programs and agencies in Raleigh, North Carolina. This contract opportunity offers the chance to evaluate how public resources are used, assess operational results, and contribute recommendations that strengthen accountability and service delivery. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys research, analysis, and communicating practical insights to a range of stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead or support performance audit engagements covering state agencies, public programs, and municipal operations from planning through final reporting.<br>• Examine program goals, workflows, and measurable results to determine whether services are operating efficiently and achieving intended outcomes.<br>• Gather, validate, and interpret both numerical and narrative information to assess performance, compliance, and use of resources.<br>• Identify operational risks, control weaknesses, and improvement opportunities, then translate findings into practical recommendations.<br>• Draft organized audit reports that clearly explain observations, conclusions, and proposed corrective actions.<br>• Present audit results to leadership groups and other stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.<br>• Work closely with internal team members and audited entities to obtain information, clarify issues, and maintain productive working relationships.<br>• Apply government auditing standards and established methodologies throughout fieldwork, analysis, and documentation.
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z
Staff Auditor - Public
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Staff Auditor - Public to join a public-sector audit team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This contract opportunity offers the chance to evaluate government programs and agencies, assess how effectively public resources are used, and help strengthen service delivery through thoughtful analysis and practical recommendations. The role is well suited for individuals who enjoy research, problem-solving, and presenting clear findings to a range of stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Carry out performance audits for state agencies, programs, and local government entities using applicable governmental auditing standards.<br>• Examine operational goals, workflows, and results to determine whether programs are achieving intended outcomes efficiently and effectively.<br>• Gather, organize, and evaluate both numerical and narrative information to support audit conclusions and measure program performance.<br>• Detect control weaknesses, operational risks, and areas where processes or resource allocation can be improved.<br>• Develop well-structured audit documentation and draft reports that clearly explain observations, conclusions, and recommended actions.<br>• Present audit results to leadership groups and other stakeholders in a concise and thorough manner.<br>• Work closely with internal colleagues and audited organizations to obtain information, clarify issues, and maintain productive working relationships.
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z