Staff Accountant

Recruitment Resolution Ltd; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Career advancement potential

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Recruitment Resolution Ltd, on behalf of a respected Riverhead accounting and advisory firm, seeks a Staff Accountant with 3-5+ years of public accounting or industry experience who aspires to advance toward management.

The role focuses on accounting, tax preparation, compliance, and advisory duties for a diverse small-business client base, with strong emphasis on client communication and growth potential.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of accounting/public accounting experience.
• Strong small business accounting experience.
• CPA or EA designation OR actively pursuing CPA/EA.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Interest in eventually taking on management responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Preparing individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns.
• Preparing federal and state tax filings.
• Preparing payroll tax and sales tax returns.
• Reviewing and analyzing accounting records and financial statements.
• Providing small business accounting and bookkeeping services.
• Working extensively with QuickBooks.
• Communicating directly with clients regarding accounting and tax matters.
• Taking on progressively greater responsibility as you develop within the firm.

Skills

Client communication

Public accounting experience

Small business accounting

Education

CPA or EA designation

Pursuing CPA/EA

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Are you an experienced Staff Accountant who is ready to move beyond the day-to-day grind and build toward a management role?

I’m currently representing a highly respected, established accounting and business advisory firm in the Riverhead, NY area that is looking to add a Staff Accountant to its team.

This is a particularly strong opportunity for a CPA, EA, or accountant actively working toward one of those designations who has 3-5+ years of experience and wants a genuine opportunity to grow professionally.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This isn't simply a seat-filling exercise.

The firm has been established for 30+ years and has built a strong reputation as a trusted regional advisor to individuals and privately held businesses.

They're looking for someone who can come in, contribute immediately, develop strong client relationships, and grow into increased responsibility and potentially a management position.

The Role

You'll work with a diverse portfolio of small business clients, handling accounting, tax preparation, compliance, and advisory-related responsibilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns
• Preparing federal and state tax filings
• Preparing payroll tax and sales tax returns
• Reviewing and analyzing accounting records and financial statements
• Providing small business accounting and bookkeeping services
• Working extensively with QuickBooks
• Communicating directly with clients regarding accounting and tax matters
• Taking on progressively greater responsibility as you develop within the firm

The Ideal Candidate

We're interested in speaking with professionals who have:

• 3-5+ years of accounting/public accounting experience
• Strong small business accounting experience
• CPA or EA designation OR actively pursuing CPA/EA
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• An interest in eventually taking on management responsibility

Compensation

• Annual bonus
• Real career advancement potential
• Competitive benefits package

A Great Fit For Someone Who Is...

• A Senior/Staff Accountant who feels ready for the next step
• A CPA/EA who wants more client exposure and responsibility
• An accountant currently finishing their CPA or EA
• Someone who enjoys working with small businesses and entrepreneurs
• A professional who wants a long-term career path, rather than simply another job