Staff Accountant

About This Opportunity

Whitman Advisory is assisting one of our client firms in hiring a Staff Accountant to join their team in Middletown, Delaware.

This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with public accounting experience who enjoys working directly with clients and supporting a variety of accounting, tax, payroll, and financial reporting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Post accounting transactions and maintain accurate client records
• Perform bank reconciliations and review account activity
• Prepare payroll tax returns, including Forms 941, UC-8, W-2, and 1099
• Assist with draft financial statements and supporting workpapers
• Prepare adjusting journal entries and investment-related entries
• Support budgeting and budget reporting
• Assist clients with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online
• Support tax preparation and related client service needs
• Maintain organized documentation and ensure timely completion of assigned work

Qualifications

• Ability to work approximately 35–50 hours per week during peak season
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a client-service environment
• Comfortable using cloud-based and technology-forward accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Prior public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online preferred
• UltraTax experience is a plus
• Payroll tax experience is a plus

Benefits May Include

• 6% employer retirement contribution
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Medical reimbursement
• Tuition or student loan repayment support
• Quarterly and annual bonus potential, up to 20%
• Parental and FMLA leave
• Paid time off

Compensation

• $60,000–$80,000 annually, plus bonus and benefits
• Onboarding Bonus: $7,500 total
  • 50% paid after 30 days
  • 50% paid after 18 months

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to continue growing in public accounting while joining a firm that offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term career potential.