Staff Accountant

Description 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. Requirements • Associate’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

• Interest in developing a career in accounting, with a clear understanding that the work is heavily focused on audit-related assignments.

• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with confidence working in electronic documents.

• Strong written communication skills with careful attention to grammar, formatting, and overall professionalism.

• High level of organization and accuracy, with the ability to manage detailed work effectively.

• Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow within a structured accounting environment.

• Prior audit exposure or desk audit experience is helpful but not required.

• Experience with hospital cost reporting is a plus but not mandatory.

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