Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant | $60,000–$75,000 | Permanent Opportunity Location: Branford, CT Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Employment Type: Direct Hire/Permanent Salary: $60,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience Are you an accounting professional looking to advance your career with a well-established public accounting firm? A respected, mid-sized public accounting firm in Branford is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join its collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience across tax, audit, accounting, and client advisory services while working with a diverse portfolio of businesses and individuals. The ideal candidate will have one to three years of recent public accounting experience, strong technical abilities, and an interest in continuing to grow within the profession. Why Consider This Opportunity? Competitive annual salary of $60,000–$75,000 Direct-hire, permanent position Clear pathway for career advancement Exposure to tax, audit, accounting, and advisory services Opportunity to work directly with experienced firm leadership Health and disability insurance coverage 401(k) and profit-sharing plans Generous paid time off Flexible schedules and work arrangements Fridays off during the summer Family-friendly, relaxed, and collaborative office environment Key Responsibilities Work independently and collaboratively on compilation, review, and audit engagements Prepare partnership, corporate, and S corporation tax returns and supporting workpapers Assist with year-round accounting and client advisory services Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements Prepare adjusting journal entries Research accounting and tax matters and summarize findings Organize and manage multiple priorities while meeting important deadlines Build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field One to three years of recent public accounting experience Progress toward CPA licensure is preferred Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop CCH software experience is a plus Strong technology, analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Additional Schedule Information During peak tax season, the position requires a minimum of approximately 55 hours per week from February through April 15. Additional overtime may also be required from September through October 15. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting professional seeking competitive compensation, hands-on experience, professional development, and long-term career growth with a respected firm. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly for consideration. A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr