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Staff Accountant June 6, 2025

B081

Located in Albany, NY

Pay: $65,000-72,000

Job Full Description

Are you a highly motivated and skilled Staff Accountant looking for a dynamic role in a growing CPA firm? We are seeking a talented individual to to join our client's team and play a key role in providing exceptional accounting and tax services. 

Compensation: $65,000-$75,000

Work Schedule:

  • This role has a varied schedule based on the tax season:
    • February 1st - April 15th (approximately 10 weeks): Expect to work around 65 hours per week
    • Remaining 42 weeks: The standard work week is 37.50 hours. This typically breaks down to 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday (with a one hour lunch), and 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM on Fridays (no lunch)

Benefits:

  • 17 days of PTO
  • Single coverage health insurance
  • 401k matched at 3% after one year of employment
  • Potential of hybrid schedule after 90 days of employment
  • New client payout: For clients that staff bring in, you will receive 10% of billings for 3 years (so long as the client is billed at a standard hourly rate)

Key Responsibilities:

  • 80% business and nonprofit accountant: You'll handle a wide range of accounting tasks for business and nonprofit clients
  • 20% personal tax work: You'll prepare and review individual's tax returns.
  • Client site support: You'll provide on-site QuickBooks and general accounting support to clients

Skills & Experience Required:

  • A minimum of two years of CPA firm experience
  • CPA is preferred
  • Must be an expert in QuickBooks
  • Must be proficient in LACERTE and CCH Tax Access software
  • Strong communication and articulation skills are a must

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in accounting or a related field.

About our client:

  • They are a local certified public accountant firm that is committed to growth, collaboration, and fostering a supportive environment to their team. 
  • They have been in business for over 100 years!
  • Firm Composition:
    • 40% personal tax
    • 40% business accounting
    • 15% nonprofit services
    • 5% tax planning and QuickBooks support 
  • More about the environment
    • Family-like
    • Collaborative team culture
    • Flexible scheduling
    • Opportunities for professional growth

DON’T WAIT! Hiring Immediately

To APPLY please submit an online application, text #apply to 518-313-7829 or give us a call!

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About Us:

At Express Employment Professionals we will assess your skills, offer you interview and résumé writing tips, and work with you to find a job that fits your needs and abilities. You will never pay a fee at Express, and you’ll have the opportunity to earn benefits such as medical insurance, holiday pay, vacation pay, referral bonuses, and much more.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.

In compliance with applicable federal, NYS, and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual’s qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment.

 

Express Office (Albany):

501 New Karner Rd

Rosewood Plaza

Albany, NY 12205

Albany, NY
2926
501 New Karner Road
Albany, NY 12205

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