Staff Accountant

Teal Becker & Chiaramonte; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte CPAs, P.C. is seeking a Staff Accountant to assist our clients—privately held businesses, not-for-profits, governmental entities, and individuals.

The role provides basic accounting, auditing, tax and related services under supervision within firm guidelines. The Staff Accountant will complete routine tasks, develop proficiency in in-house software, and communicate effectively with internal teams and clients.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Accounting or closely related degree; 150 credits for CPA; CPA track preferred.
• Strong computer, communication and interpersonal skills; organized, detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Integrity and ability to handle confidential information; client contact required.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork procedures in accounting and auditing engagements.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Prepare federal and state income tax returns for various entities.
• Perform basic accounting functions including bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Build communication with internal teams, management and clients.
• Participate in firm-related CPE and training.
• Support in-house projects and committees.

Skills

Basic accounting/taxation concepts

Attention to detail

Workpaper preparation

Communication skills

In-house software knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Accounting

150 credit hours / CPA track

MST / MSA preferred

Tools

In-house software packages

Job description

Job Reports To:

Typically the staff accountant reports to the In-charge accountant on the assigned engagement. Shareholders have final authority and responsibility for all Firm policy decisions, except to the extent delegated to individual shareholders within the firm's organization hierarchy.

JOB SUMMARY

Staff Accountants work closely with others in the firm to assist our clients, management, owners and/or others charged with governance of privately held businesses, not for profit organizations, governmental entities, employee benefit plans and individuals. The Staff Accountant provides basic accounting, auditing, tax and/or other consulting services to clients within established firm and accounting guidelines. Completes routine accounting and tax related assignments with supervision. Other reasonable duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Essential duties are defined as critical to carrying out the function of the job, and, if eliminated, would alter the nature of the job. List, in order of importance, the essential function of the job and the approximate percentage of time spent on each of the activities; describe what must be accomplished; include supervision or management responsibilities, quality and quantity standards, physical and mental perceptual functions of the job.)

In general, approximately 80% - 85% of your time will be associated with these assigned tasks to include but are not limited to:

1. Perform fieldwork procedures in accounting and auditing engagements (including client inquiry, analytics and testing).


2. Preparation of financial statements


3. Prepare federal and state income tax returns for corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, trusts, estates and non-profits.


4. Prepare any other governmental filing as necessary


5. Perform basic accounting functions including bookkeeping, and reconciliations


6. Build communication skills with internal teams, management and clients

The remaining 15% - 20% of your time will likely be devoted to the following:

1. Participate in firm directed CPE and on the job training.


2. Networking; development of personal marketing plan


3. In-house projects (committees, working groups, etc.)

Skills Mastery

In performing the above assigned tasks, staff accountants will be working to develop skills and abilities as follows:

Technical Skills and Knowledge

1. Basic accounting/taxation concepts and routine tasks across engagements


2. Understands assignments and follows instructions


3. Develop workpaper preparation techniques and skills (neat, accurate, comprehensive, complete and understandable)


4. Attention to detail & clearly documents work performed


5. Review own work for obvious errors.


6. Develop working knowledge of in-house software packages


7. Recognize when assistance is needed - ask for help promptly to appropriate parties


8. Apply in-house quality control standards

Communication

1. Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills


2. Communicates effectively with engagement team members and client staff both verbally and in writing


3. Seeks clarification when in need of guidance


4. Keeps engagement team informed of job status

Problem Solving and Judgement

1. Recognize issues timely, develop possible solutions to discuss with in-charge accountant and if necessary include appropriate people in decision making process.

Meets or exceeds annual charge hour goals of 1,750 hours.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must have a B.S. in Accounting or a closely related degree. MST, MSA or other industry related graduate degree is preferred. 150 relevant Credit Hours (As required for the CPA Exam) and should be on the CPA career track with basic knowledge of accounting concepts. Candidates must also have strong computer, communication and interpersonal skills, be organized, detail-oriented, energetic, and have a desire to learn. Must be able to excel in deadline-driven environment. Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information is critical to this role. In addition, client contact is required, and this individual should be able to communicate effectively with client employees and members of a client's management.

The Staff Accountant works a standard day shift in an office environment. Role may require travel or alternate work schedule based on client needs.
This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check. Valid driver license also required.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte CPAs, P.C. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification, genetic information,
familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, criminal conviction, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.