Staff Accountant (Part-time)
1617 Center St Apex, NC 27502 US
Job Description
Part-Time Staff Accountant / Administrative Assistant – Apex, NC
Join a growing tax accounting firm in Apex, NC!
We’re seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Part-Time Staff Accountant / Administrative Assistant to support daily accounting functions and front-office operations. This hybrid role combines accounting, tax support, and administrative tasks, making it ideal for someone who loves working with numbers, supporting clients, and keeping operations organized.
Location: Apex, NC
Employment Type: Part-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns under senior staff guidance.
- Handle bookkeeping tasks: bank reconciliations, journal entries, A/P, A/R, and payroll.
- Maintain organized client financial records and support tax filings, extensions, and estimates.
- Prepare basic financial statements and reports.
- Serve as first point of contact: phones, visitors, scheduling, and email.
- Manage client files, mail, invoices, payments, and general office tasks.
- Support clients with document collection and portal uploads, especially during tax season.
- Associate degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent experience.
- 1–3 years of tax accounting experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and client-service mindset; high confidentiality.
- Willingness to work extra hours during tax season.
- Experience in a small CPA/tax firm.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks and tax software (Drake, Lacerte, UltraTax, etc.).
- Experience with payroll systems and client portals.
- Basic understanding of tax documentation and accounting principles.
Why You’ll Love This Role
You’ll thrive if you are self-motivated, reliable, deadline-driven, and enjoy working on a small, collaborative team where flexibility and client care matter most.
Ready to apply?
Send your resume and cover letter to Julia Yeargan at jyeargan@theresource.com.
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