Staff Accountant - Tax & Business Services

ZLC; North Bailey (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The ZLC Group CPAs seeks Staff Accountants with 1–3 years of public accounting experience to join its Tax and Business Services Team in Amherst, NY. The role involves working on multiple client engagements, preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, and delivering high-quality tax planning and compliance services.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA licensure progress, and strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; progress toward CPA licensure; Master’s degree a plus.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with organizational and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency in tax research and accounting software including QuickBooks, MS Office, and Thomson Reuters.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple client engagements, preparing and reviewing complex business and individual tax returns; provide tax planning and compliance services.
• Build effective client relationships, identify tax issues, research solutions, and deliver timely, high-quality service.
• Participate in staff development, mentoring interns, and continuously learning new tax skills across a diverse client base.

Skills

Tax research

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA licensure in progress

Master's degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Thomson Reuters

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Benefits
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The ZLC Group CPAs is seeking Staff Accountants, with 1-3 years of experience in public accounting to join its Tax and Business Services Team.

• Work on multiple client engagements, preparing and reviewing complex business and individual tax returns while providing innovative tax planning and compliance services.
• Build effective client relationships and identify tax issues, research solutions, and deliver timely, high-quality service.
• Participate in staff development, including training and mentoring interns, while continuously learning new tax skills across a diverse client base.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, with progress towards or completion of CPA licensure; a Master's Degree is a plus.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, with strong organizational and analytical capabilities.
• Proficient in tax research and accounting software, including QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and Thomson Reuters a plus.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and professionalism, ensuring extreme confidentiality and effective handling of elevated situations.

Work Location

The position is based in Amherst, NY. No Relocation

Confidentiality Commitment

*All inquiries and resume submissions are handled with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.*