Staff Accountant (Public Accounting Exp Req'd)

STAFF ACCOUNTANT In-Person Position at our Westbury, NY Office Why JTS Associates CPAs, P.C.? Build Your Career: Develop your skills through hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and support from experienced professionals. Career Track : We offer significant opportunities for advancement in your career. Team Approach : Work directly with senior leadership and clients alike. Increasing Responsibility : Take on greater engagement and client responsibilities as your skills and experience develop. Our Culture : We prioritize work-life balance with flexible summer Friday hours, generous PTO & vacation time, and a full benefits package! JTS Associates CPAs, P.C., a full-service public accounting firm with offices in Nassau & Suffolk Counties, seeks a motivated, hands-on professional with 1-2 years of recent public accounting experience to support tax and accounting engagements for a diverse client base. Our clients include privately held businesses ranging from closely held entities to larger multi-state, national, and international companies, as well as high-net-worth individuals, not-for-profit organizations, estates and trusts. Responsibilities: Tax Services – Prepare individual, corporate and partnership tax returns and assist with tax research, planning, and consulting. Accounting Services – Assist with engagements throughout all phases of accounting, including bank and general ledger reconciliations, month- and year-end accounting, payroll processing, payroll tax returns, sales tax returns and bookkeeping. Client Services – Build and maintain strong client relationships while managing multiple engagements and collaborating with clients and staff. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting 1-2 years of recent public accounting tax experience including preparation of individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns and exposure tax research and planning Experience with bookkeeping, payroll processing, payroll tax returns, and sales tax returns CPA licensure, CPA eligibility, or progress toward meeting the CPA requirements is a plus, but not required Strong communication, organizational, analytical and client service skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and other accounting software Experience with CCH Axcess Tax a plus Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment, communicate professionally with clients and staff, and take increasing ownership of assigned work. Experience with trust & estate tax returns is a plus Benefits: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience Comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance 401(k) plan with safe harbor contribution Generous PTO and summer Friday hours to support work-life balance Long-term career advancement opportunities, including the potential for partner track as experience and responsibilities grow Paid CPE credits Professional, friendly, collaborative, and supportive work environment If you are seeking an excellent opportunity to build your career with a highly respected full-service public accounting firm and become an integral part of our tax and accounting team, please submit your resume by clicking 'Apply' above. JTS Associates CPAs, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.