Junior Staff Accountant (Entry-Level) — Public Accounting / CPA Firm

We are a growing CPA firm that values professional growth and delivers high-quality client service. This entry-level position is ideal for recent Accounting or Finance graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in audit, tax, and accounting within a supportive public accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit planning files, audit programs, and engagement planning.
• Perform various substantive and analytical audit testing procedures.
• Prepare client financial statements and related footnotes.
• Prepare compilations, reviews, and associated workpapers.
• Prepare federal, state, and city individual and business income tax returns.
• Create and maintain client open items lists and engagement documentation.
• Communicate professionally with team members and clients; meet deadlines and manage multiple engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting as well as the completion of the education requirements to sit for the New York CPA exam (150 semester hours)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, results oriented environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Familiarity with accounting software is a plus.
• Ability to work overtime and on weekends during tax season (January-April)
• Willingness to travel out of town for client engagements as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off including rollover vacation days
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Commuter benefits

Please no recruiter or outsourcing solicitations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• Are you willing and able to work extended hours and Saturdays to meet tax deadlines during the months of January to April?
• Do you have a CPA license? If not, briefly state whether you meet the education and experience requirements to sit for the CPA exam.

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute

• New York, NY 10001 (Required)