Tax Staff Accountant - Public

Job Description

Job Description

Nick Corieri with Robert Half is looking for a motivated Tax Staff Accountant to join a small public accounting team in Syracuse, New York. This position offers the opportunity to work with both individual and business clients across tax, accounting, and advisory assignments in a collaborative and focused setting. The role is best suited for someone who is organized, client-focused, and interested in building broad experience in public accounting while continuing to grow in their career.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare a range of tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, S corporations, fiduciaries, and nonprofit organizations while supporting planning and compliance efforts.

• Maintain accurate client financial records by handling bookkeeping tasks, reconciling accounts, and posting journal entries.

• Assist with the creation of financial statements and related supporting schedules for client engagements.

• Contribute to audit, review, and compilation work by organizing workpapers, performing testing procedures, and documenting results.

• Communicate with clients to collect needed documentation, address questions, and provide responsive, high-quality service.

• Help resolve tax and accounting matters, including drafting responses to notices and supporting issue resolution with taxing authorities.

• Monitor changes in tax regulations, accounting guidance, and industry standards to support quality client service.

• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines efficiently, especially during peak filing periods.

For immediate consideration, apply to this job posting today and contact Nick Corieri from the Syracuse branch of Robert Half.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in public accounting is preferred.
• Hands-on experience preparing individual and/or business tax returns is preferred.
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping processes, accounting fundamentals, and financial statement preparation.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks and tax software such as AccuTax or CCH Sales Tax.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to stay organized across competing priorities.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.