Entry-Level Public Accountant

Job Description

2027 Entry Level Staff Accountant | The Bonadio Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at The Bonadio Group, located across Upstate New York in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse. The Bonadio Group is a prominent public accounting firm that operates at the cutting edge of growth and innovation, focused on developing future leaders in public accounting. This role is crucial for individuals seeking to launch their public accounting careers, offering mentorship, support, and meaningful opportunities to make an impact from day one. The firm is committed to a people-first culture, award-winning training, and exceptional benefits, ensuring top talent thrives and grows within a supportive and inclusive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, NY
• Pay: $60500 yearly
• Mission: This role supports clients across diverse industries by performing essential accounting tasks such as preparing financial statements and tax returns, providing advisory services, and building strong client relationships to deliver high-quality results.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong professional client relationships from the start, delivering exceptional client service and fostering effective working relationships.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare and/or review financial statements, compilations, and reviews for clients across diverse industries, including not-for-profit, government, construction, and healthcare.
• Tax Return Preparation: Assist with or prepare complex business and individual federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Accounting and Tax Research: Identify and research accounting and tax issues, developing familiarity with pronouncements from FASB, AICPA, GAO, and GASB to apply appropriate accounting principles and resolutions.
• Project Management and Communication: Manage timelines, budgets, and schedules for client engagements, communicating proactively with team members and managers, and responding effectively to client questions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting and CPA eligibility.
• Experience: Less than one year of experience, suitable for new or soon-to-be graduates.
• Skills: A tech-savvy mindset, confidence using Microsoft Office and accounting software, strong communication skills, and a professional presence.
• Bonus: Progress toward CPA certification.