STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Job Description

Staff Accountant | JTS Associates CPAs, P.C.

The Tone:
This is an in-person, full-time Staff Accountant role at JTS Associates CPAs, P.C., located in our Westbury, NY office. JTS Associates CPAs, P.C. is a respected full-service public accounting firm operating across Nassau & Suffolk Counties, dedicated to providing comprehensive tax and accounting services to a diverse clientele, including privately held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, not-for-profit organizations, estates, and trusts. This role is pivotal in supporting crucial tax and accounting engagements, offering a motivated professional direct client interaction and significant opportunities for skill development and career progression. We foster a culture that values work-life balance, evidenced by flexible summer Friday hours, generous PTO, and a supportive, collaborative environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Westbury, NY
• Team: Work directly with senior leadership and clients alike.
• Mission: Support tax and accounting engagements for a diverse client base, building strong client relationships and managing multiple engagements.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, CCH Axcess Tax (a plus)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Compliance & Advisory: Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, and actively assist with tax research, planning, and consulting activities for a diverse client base.
• Comprehensive Accounting Support: Assist with all phases of accounting engagements, which includes performing bank and general ledger reconciliations, executing month- and year-end accounting procedures, and preparing payroll processing, payroll tax returns, sales tax returns, and bookkeeping.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, manage multiple engagements simultaneously, and collaborate effectively with both clients and internal staff.
• Professional Development & Ownership: Take on increasing engagement and client responsibilities as skills and experience develop, contributing to continuous professional growth and long-term career advancement.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work directly and collaboratively with senior leadership and team members to deliver high-quality services within a professional, friendly, and supportive work environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Experience: 1-2 years of recent public accounting tax experience, including the preparation of individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, and exposure to tax research and planning. Required experience also includes bookkeeping, payroll processing, payroll tax returns, and sales tax returns.
• Skills: Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and client service skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment, communicate professionally with clients and staff, and take increasing ownership of assigned work.
• Bonus: CPA licensure, CPA eligibility, or progress toward meeting the CPA requirements. Experience with CCH Axcess Tax. Experience with trust & estate tax returns.