Staff Accountant at TEAL BECKER & CHIARAMONTE CPAs – Albany, New York

Staff Accountants work closely with others in the firm to assist our clients, management, owners and/or others charged with governance of privately held businesses, not for profit organizations, governmental entities, employee benefit plans and individuals. The Staff Accountant provides basic accounting, auditing, tax and/or other consulting services to clients within established firm and accounting guidelines. Completes routine accounting and tax related assignments with supervision. Other reasonable duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In general, approximately 80% - 85% of your time will be associated with these assigned tasks to include but are not limited to:

1. Perform fieldwork procedures in accounting and auditing engagements (including client inquiry, analytics and testing).
2. Preparation of financial statements
3. Prepare federal and state income tax returns for corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, trusts, estates and non-profits.
4. Prepare any other governmental filing as necessary
5. Perform basic accounting functions including bookkeeping, and reconciliations
6. Build communication skills with internal teams, management and clients
7. In-house special projects

The remaining 15% - 20% of your time will likely be devoted to the following:

1. Participate in firm directed CPE and on the job training.
2. Networking; development of personal marketing plan
3. In-house projects (committees, working groups, etc.)

Outside of your normal job responsibilities if necessary you will devote significant efforts towards obtaining a CPA certificate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must have a B.S. in Accounting or a closely related degree. MST, MSA or other industry related graduate degree is preferred. 150 relevant Credit Hours (As required for the CPA Exam) and should be on the CPA career track with basic knowledge of accounting concepts. Candidates must also have strong computer, communication and interpersonal skills, be organized, detail-oriented, energetic, and have a desire to learn. Must be able to excel in deadline-driven environment. Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information is critical to this role. In addition, client contact is required, and this individual should be able to communicate effectively with client employees and members of a client’s management. Efficient knowledge of Excel is required.

The Staff Accountant works a standard day shift in an office environment. Role may require travel or alternate work schedule based on client needs.