Staff Accountant - Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Job summary

This is more than just an accounting position - it's an opportunity to grow your career locally with a respected company while working in a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required).
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, with payroll tax background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly federal, state, and local taxes on deadline.
• Prepare and file W-2s and other required reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) accurately and on time.
• Monitor and manage new state set-ups/closers to ensure compliance.
• Reconcile payroll software with agency records; make adjustments and process timely bill/credit backs.
• Research and resolve notices, making tax adjustments as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Research state tax jurisdictions for compliance requirements.
• Maintain PEO license requirements.
• Assist with month-end close (bank reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepaid schedules, reconciliation discrepancies).
• Prepare monthly financials and provide support for related inquiries.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong communication skills with ability to work effectively with external agencies.
• Team-oriented with discipline to meet deadlines.

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