Staff Accountant - Tax & Accounting

Crete Professionals Alliance • White Plains, NY

5d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reid Accountants + Advisors is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join their team. This role involves hands-on, day-to-day accounting tasks, including financial reporting, account reconciliations, tax filings, and other related accounting responsibilities and special projects. The position operates as part of a US East Coast-based team, with typical working hours aligning with EST to facilitate effective collaboration. The company offers flexibility in managing schedules to maintain a healthy work-life balance while meeting business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (Required)
• 2-4 years of experience in a CPA firm
• Experience with General Ledger write-ups
• Experience in small business, tax preparation of individual and various entity tax returns, including partnerships, corporations, trusts, multi state returns, and extensions
• Ability to commute/relocate: Woodbury, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred or CPA candidate
• Experience using UltraTax CS, Checkpoint, Microsoft Office Suite and Intuit products (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Reconcile, analyze and review general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy
• Communicate with accounting team as well as 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 team with ad-hoc assignments and special projects
• Able to work independently and within a team environment
• Detailed oriented and capable of multi-tasking, prioritizing and manage time effectively

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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