Senior Accountant

Jobot; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Accountant for a growing public accounting firm in the Paramus, NJ area. The role offers a hybrid schedule with responsibilities spanning tax, assurance, and advisory services, and opportunities to work closely with firm leadership.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA or pursuing licensure, and at least 3 years’ public accounting experience, with proficiency in CCH environments, QuickBooks, and Sage, plus strong Excel/MS Office skills and solid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; Master’s or MBA is a plus.
• CPA license or active pursuit of licensure.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience (CPA firm).

Responsibilities

• Prepare partnership, corporate, fiduciary, and individual tax returns.
• Assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Supervise and review bookkeeping work and related engagements.
• Support clients with general accounting and tax-related projects and inquiries.
• Assist with training and mentoring junior-level accountants.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

MS Office skills

Lookups and Pivot Tables

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree or MBA (plus)

Tools

CCH environments

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Senior Accountant – Public Accounting | Growing Firm | Hybrid

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tammy Rivera

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

A bit about us:

A well-established and growing accounting firm is seeking to expand its team. The firm is known for fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace and placing a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture and a professional environment that values long-term growth and employee well-being. The office is conveniently located and easily accessible within the greater metro area.

Why join us?

We offer a competitive compensation structure along with a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid work schedule. We foster a positive and collaborative work-culture across the organization!

Job Details

A well-established, small public accounting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to support a broad range of client services, including tax, assurance, and advisory work. This role offers hands-on exposure, client interaction, and the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership in a collaborative environment. The firm values professionalism, quality work, and long-term employee development, and fosters a supportive, inclusive culture focused on balance and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare partnership, corporate, fiduciary, and individual tax returns
• Assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements
• Supervise and review bookkeeping work and related engagements
• Support clients with general accounting and tax-related projects and inquiries
• Assist with training and mentoring junior-level accountants

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s or MBA a plus
• CPA license or active pursuit of licensure
• 3+ years of public accounting (CPA firm) experience
• Experience with common tax and accounting software platforms (e.g., CCH environments, QuickBooks, Sage preferred)
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills (including lookups and pivot tables)

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and research abilities
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

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