Staff Accountant

SMG Accountants, Bookkeepers and Advisors • Islandia, NY

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About The Position

SMG ABA LLC is an accounting firm with headquarters in Islandia, New York, and additional offices in New York City and St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm describes its workplace as a supportive, team-oriented environment that values hard work, personal and professional growth, and shared achievements.

The Staff Accountant manages recurring bookkeeping and accounting work for an assigned client portfolio. The role includes reviewing financial records and reports, preparing payroll and sales tax filings, maintaining organized workpapers, meeting client deadlines, communicating with clients, and supporting the training and development of Junior Accountants. The accountant also identifies and resolves routine accounting issues and escalates complex or significant concerns to management.

The position offers a benefits package that includes medical coverage, retirement-plan matching, paid time off and holidays, professional training, and other team and workplace programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks.
• Solid understanding of journal entries, debits, and credits, and a strong foundation in accounting principles.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven, with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Exceptional client service skills, including proactive support and relationship-building.
• Goal-oriented and purpose-driven, with a commitment to excellence.
• Versatile and adaptable, able to handle varied accounting tasks and changing priorities.
• Results-oriented and proactive in achieving targets and meeting deadlines.
• Strong multitasking abilities and capacity to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license.

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.
• Prepare journal entries and record appropriate adjustments to client accounts.
• Reconcile and review bank, credit card, loan, payroll, and balance sheet accounts.
• Review work completed by Junior Accountants and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Review general ledgers and financial statements for unusual balances, classification issues, incomplete transactions, reconciliation differences, and missing documentation.
• Prepare and review monthly and periodic financial reports.
• Identify accounting issues, research potential solutions, make appropriate corrections, and escalate complex or significant issues to management.
• Prepare and review federal and state payroll tax returns, including Forms 941 and 940 and applicable state filings.
• Prepare and review year-end payroll reporting, including Forms W-2 and W-3.
• Prepare and review state and local sales tax returns; reconcile taxable sales, tax collected, tax payable, and amounts reported.
• Assist with sales tax and payroll account registrations and related compliance matters.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and organized workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Manage recurring accounting and filing deadlines across assigned clients.
• Communicate directly with clients to request information, resolve outstanding items, answer routine questions, and provide progress updates.
• Proactively identify potential accounting, payroll, sales tax, or process concerns.
• Support the training and development of Junior Accountants.
• Follow and reinforce SMG's accounting, documentation, and client-service standards.
• Assist managers with special projects and other client-service responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Near-100% employer-paid medical premiums, with dental and vision options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with direct employer matching.
• Ancillary insurance options.
• PTO accrual beginning on day one.
• Eight company-paid holidays.
• Summer hours program with half-day Fridays during summer months.
• Company-paid meals during tax season.
• Company-paid summer Lunch-and-Learns.
• Onsite continuing education and paid professional training.
• Structured mentor program.
• Additional paid time off for community involvement through the employee volunteer program.
• Firm-sponsored team-building outings and social events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level