Staff Accountant – Tax & Accounting

Barb & Company, PA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-Paid Life and Long-Term DI

Supplemental life

Short-term disability

401(k) employer contributions

Becker and LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Reid Accountants + Advisors seeks a Staff Accountant – Tax & Accounting to handle hands-on, day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax filings with accuracy and timeliness.

You will collaborate with the accounting team, prepare audit-ready reports, maintain general ledger entries, and support special projects. Requires 2–4 years in a CPA firm and a Bachelor’s in Accounting; CPA preferred. Hybrid role based in White Plains, NY with relocation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• CPA preferred or CPA candidate.
• 2–4 years of experience in a CPA firm.
• Experience with general ledger write-ups and tax preparation for individuals and various entity returns.
• Experience using UltraTax CS, Checkpoint, Microsoft Office, and Intuit products.

Responsibilities

• Handle hands-on, day-to-day accounting and financial reporting.
• Perform account reconciliations and tax filings.
• Prepare reports for internal and external audits.
• Maintain general ledger and adjusting entries; support ad-hoc projects.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Managers to ensure timely engagements.
• Work independently and within a team; multi-task and manage time effectively.

Skills

General ledger

Tax preparation

CPA candidate / CPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

UltraTax CS

Checkpoint

Microsoft Office

Intuit products

Job description

Staff Accountant – Tax & Accounting

Reid Accountants + Advisors is an independent, full‑service accounting and advisory firm specializing in accounting and consulting services for businesses and individuals. We currently have offices in Long Island, NYC, White Plains, and South Carolina. Join a rapidly growing organization with a strategic vision and dynamic plan.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate will be responsible for hands‑on, day‑to‑day accounting, including financial reporting, account reconciliations, tax filings, and all related accounting responsibilities and special projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile, analyze, and review general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Communicate with the accounting team and work closely with Supervisors and Managers to ensure timely and thorough engagements.
• Prepare reports that address internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintain general ledger accounts by reconciling and preparing financial statements and adjusting entries.
• Recommend improvements to the efficiency of processes and timeliness of deliverables.
• Assist the team with ad‑hoc assignments and special projects.
• Work independently and within a team environment.
• Be detail oriented and capable of multi‑tasking, prioritizing, and managing time effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (Required).
• CPA preferred or CPA candidate.
• 2‑4 years of experience in a CPA firm.
• Experience using UltraTax CS, Checkpoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and Intuit products (Preferred).
• Experience with general ledger write‑ups.
• Experience in small business, tax preparation of individuals and various entity tax returns, including partnerships, corporations, trusts, multi‑state returns, and extensions.

Salary & Benefits

Job Type: Full‑time
Schedule: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm – Hybrid with increased hours for busy seasons
Relocation: White Plains, NY – Reliable commute or relocation required.

Salary range: $65,000 – $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee‑only coverage for health and dental).
• Company‑Paid Life and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short‑term disability options.
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development, including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning.

Application Instructions

Reid Accountants + Advisors, an independent member of the Crete Professionals Alliance, is the brand name under which Reid CPAs, LLP and Reid Tax & Advisory Services, LLC and their subsidiary entities provide professional services. All entities operate as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws. The firms are licensed independent CPA firms providing audit and tax consulting services. This position is part of a US East Coast‑based team that aligns with Eastern Time Zone to facilitate effective collaboration.

EEO Statement

Crete Professionals Alliance is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Contact

Office Headquarters:
7600 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 400
Woodbury, NY 11797
Phone: 516‑802‑0100 – Fax: 516‑364‑9600