Staff Accountant

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

Overview

Salvatore Albanese & Company LLC is a full-service CPA firm established in 1984, with offices in New York City, Long Island, and Palm Beach, Florida. We offer accounting, auditing, tax planning, tax return preparation, personal financial planning, and consulting services for individuals, businesses, estates, and trusts.

Role Description: This is a full-time on-site Staff Accountant role located in Hicksville, NY. The Staff Accountant will handle day-to-day accounting tasks, including preparing financial statements, managing general ledger activities, ensuring GAAP compliance, handling tax return preparations, conducting audits, and providing consulting services. Additional responsibilities include working on personal financial planning and collaborating with team members to meet clients’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and manage general ledger activities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare and assist with tax return preparations.
• Conduct audits and provide client-facing consulting services.
• Participate in personal financial planning and collaborate with team members to meet client needs.

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.
• Skills in personal financial planning and client consultation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• 2 years of accounting experience, preferably within a CPA firm.
• Experience with accounting software and financial analysis tools.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or MS/MBA in Accounting/Taxation.
• 2+ years of experience with QuickBooks Desktop and Online.
• 2 years of experience with Prosystem FX tax preparation software.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, multi-task, and follow up; ability to communicate with all staff levels.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Accounting