On-Site Staff Accountant: GAAP, Tax & Client Advisory

Salvatore Albanese & Company, Certified Public Accountants; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A certified public accounting firm in Hicksville, NY is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant. The role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance, and conducting audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, strong analytical skills, and experience in tax return preparation. The position requires 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a CPA firm, with proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax planning and tax return preparation for individual and corporate returns.
• Proficiency in accounting operations and in preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and manage general ledger activities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting standards.
• Conduct audits and provide client-facing consulting services.

Skills

Tax planning

Financial statement preparation

Client consultation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

MS/MBA in Accounting/Taxation

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Prosystem FX tax preparation software

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

A certified public accounting firm in Hicksville, NY is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant. The role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance, and conducting audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, strong analytical skills, and experience in tax return preparation. The position requires 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a CPA firm, with proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel.