Staff Accountant: Tax, Payroll & Client Accounting

Smgaba; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Near-100% Employer-Paid Medical Premia

401(k) Retirement Plan

Ancillary Insurance Options

Immediate PTO Accrual

8 Company-Paid Holidays

Summer Hours Program

Tax Season Meals

Summer Lunch-and-Learns

Onsite Continuing Education

Casual Dress Code

Structured Mentor Program

Employee Volunteer Program

Engaging Team-Building Events

Job summary

SMG ABA LLC, headquartered in Islandia, NY with offices in New York City and St. Petersburg, FL, is seeking a Staff Accountant to handle assigned client portfolios, perform routine bookkeeping, entries, reconciliations, and monthly reports.

You will review ledgers, support payroll tax processes, and mentor junior staff. The role requires 2–3 years of accounting experience, proficiency in QuickBooks, and a strong eye for detail and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
• 2-3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience with proficiency in QuickBooks.
• Strong understanding of debits and credits with solid journal-entry knowledge; detail-oriented and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage recurring bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities for an assigned portfolio of clients.
• Enter, categorize, and review bank, credit card, payroll, loan, and other financial transactions as needed.
• Prepare journal entries and record adjustments to client accounts.
• Reconcile and review bank, credit card, loan, payroll, and balance sheet accounts.
• Review work by Junior Accountants and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Review ledgers and financial statements for unusual balances and reconciliation differences.
• Prepare and review monthly and periodic financial reports.
• Identify accounting issues and research solutions; implement corrections.
• Prepare and review federal/state payroll tax returns, including Forms 941/940 and state filings.
• Prepare and review year-end payroll reporting (W-2, W-3) and sales tax returns.
• Reconcile sales tax collected and payable; assist with registrations and compliance.
• Maintain organized workpapers and documentation.
• Communicate with clients to request information and provide progress updates.
• Support training and development of Junior Accountants.
• Follow SMG's accounting, documentation, and client-service standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Analytical thinking

Client service

Multitasking

Communication with clients

Problem solving

Adaptable

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA license preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

SMG ABA LLC, headquartered in Islandia, NY with offices in New York City and St. Petersburg, FL, is seeking a Staff Accountant to handle assigned client portfolios, perform routine bookkeeping, entries, reconciliations, and monthly reports.

You will review ledgers, support payroll tax processes, and mentor junior staff. The role requires 2–3 years of accounting experience, proficiency in QuickBooks, and a strong eye for detail and deadlines.