Staff Accountant

White Tiger Connections

  • Wilmington, Delaware
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The Staff Accountant plays a key role in managing monthly client accounting engagements from start to finish, and prepares individual and business tax returns during busy season — giving this role real exposure to the firm’s in-house tax practice from day one. This is a plug-and-play opportunity for an experienced professional who can independently own the monthly close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation, with a natural growth path into a Senior Accountant / Tax Senior role.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWilmington, Delaware
    Websitehttps://whitetigerconnections.com/

    Description

    About the Firm

    Our client is a well-established wealth management firm with a robust in-house tax practice, built through the acquisition of a large CPA firm and supported by its sister company. The firm is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join their professional team.

    This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a production-focused environment and enjoys managing multiple client engagements with precision and autonomy.

    About the Role

    The Staff Accountant plays a key role in managing monthly client accounting engagements from start to finish, and prepares individual and business tax returns during busy season — giving this role real exposure to the firm’s in-house tax practice from day one.

    This is a plug-and-play opportunity for an experienced professional who can independently own the monthly close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation, with a natural growth path into a Senior Accountant / Tax Senior role.

    Key Responsibilities

    •      Manage a portfolio of monthly bookkeeping and accounting clients (up to 15–20 at capacity over time).

    •      Take each client engagement from start to finish on a monthly basis.

    •      Perform full-cycle accounting, including transaction coding, bank and credit card reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.

    •      Prepare and post adjusting journal entries and support month-end close processes.

    •      Prepare and finalize monthly financial statements.

    •      Review work when applicable and ensure accuracy of account classifications and reporting.

    •      Prepare individual and business tax returns during busy season.

    •      Communicate with clients as needed to gather documentation and clarify transactions (initially limited client-facing responsibility).

    •      Utilize QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online extensively as a power user.



    Requirements

    •      5+ years of accounting/tax experience, preferably within a public accounting environment (candidates with 8–10+ years are encouraged to apply).

    •      Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and financial statement preparation.

    •      Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online required (power user level).

    •      Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple client deadlines.

    •      Located in Eastern or Central time zone.



    Benefits

    •      Compensation: $90,000–$150,000, depending on experience.

    •      Busy season bonus: Performance bonuses paid in June and December, based on individual and firm performance.

    •      Work arrangement: Remote or hybrid, depending on proximity to a firm office.

    •      Paid Time Off: Flexible/unlimited PTO.

    •      Retirement: 401(k) with company match.

    •      Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

    •      Professional development: CPE / professional development budget.

    •      Growth path: A clear track toward a Senior Accountant / Tax Senior role within the firm’s in-house tax practice.

    •      Culture: A collaborative, team-oriented environment that values autonomy, precision, and professional growth.



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