Staff Accountant - Public Accounting Job at AlphaX, Middletown, DE

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  • AlphaX
  • Middletown, DE

Job Description

We are actively seeking a Staff Accountant to join a dynamic and growth-oriented public accounting team in Middletown, DE. This is a full-time opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with small businesses. Based in Middletown, DE, this role offers exposure to both accounting and tax engagements while working directly with clients and internal leadership.

Our firm takes pride in delivering high-quality financial guidance while maintaining a supportive, forward-thinking culture. Professionals in Middletown, DE are encouraged to contribute ideas, grow their expertise, and participate in meaningful conversations about process improvement and client success. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who values teamwork, accountability, and long-term professional development in a modern public accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Record and post client financial transactions accurately within general ledgers
  • Perform monthly and weekly bank and account reconciliations
  • Prepare and file payroll tax returns, including Forms 941, UC8, W-2, and 1099
  • Review client transactions regularly to ensure completeness and accuracy
  • Draft and analyze financial statements, making necessary corrections
  • Maintain organized and comprehensive supporting workpapers
  • Post investment activity and journal entries, including depreciation and amortization adjustments
  • Prepare budgets and generate budget-to-actual reporting
  • Provide responsive support to clients and assist the internal client service team
  • Collaborate with team members to improve processes and ensure continuity of service

Requirements

  • Prior experience in public accounting
  • Strong technical knowledge of financial statement preparation
  • Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online
  • Proficiency with UltraTax and experience preparing entity tax returns
  • Familiarity with Accounting CS/Creative Solutions, Practice CS, and FileCabinet CS preferred
  • Experience with payroll processing, benefits, and payroll tax compliance
  • Understanding of internal controls and nonprofit accounting is a plus
  • Comfortable working in a cloud-based, technology-driven environment

Ideal Candidate:

  • Effectively manages multiple client relationships and deadlines
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and highly accountable
  • Interested in expanding expertise across both accounting and tax services
  • Communicates clearly and confidently with clients and colleagues
  • Proactive team player who seeks additional responsibility when available
  • Values procedures, consistency, and confidentiality
  • Open to feedback and committed to ongoing professional learning
  • Available to work 35–50 hours per week during peak tax seasons

Benefits

  • 6% Employer Contribution Retirement Plan
  • Medical Reimbursement
  • Dental and Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Support
  • Quarterly and Annual Bonus Program (up to an additional 20% of compensation)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Maternity, Paternity, and FMLA Leave
  • Onboarding Bonus

Job Tags

Full time

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