Senior Staff Accountant (Newark)

Senior Accountant

Passion Works Here.

At Pereira & Azevedo, we are building more than a CPA firm.

We are trusted advisors to growth-minded businesses, helping our clients make smarter decisions, seize opportunities, and build stronger companies. By combining deep financial expertise with innovative technology, we deliver strategic insights that help businesses grow while creating meaningful opportunities for our team members to learn, lead, and make an impact.

We're looking for professionals who are curious, ambitious, and excited about the future of accounting. If you're searching for a place where you can grow your technical skills, work directly with clients, leverage modern technology, and develop into a trusted advisor, we'd love to meet you.

About the Role

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in delivering exceptional service to our clients while serving as a key contributor to our firm's continued growth.

This position offers exposure to tax, accounting, advisory, and client relationship management. The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, eager to learn, and motivated to grow beyond compliance work into a broader advisory role.

You will work directly with managers, partners, and business owners while gaining valuable experience across multiple industries and client engagements.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, S corporation, and corporate tax returns
• Prepare financial statements and supporting workpapers
• Assist clients with accounting, financial reporting, and operational questions
• Participate in tax planning and advisory engagements
• Analyze financial data and identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with managers and partners on client projects and special engagements
• Assist in implementing technology solutions and process improvements
• Develop strong relationships with clients and become a trusted resource
• Stay current on tax laws, accounting standards, and emerging technologies

Who You Are

You embody the Pereira & Azevedo DNA.

Responsibility to Yourself

• Accountable
• Curious
• Adaptable
• Growth Minded
• Committed to Continuous Learning

Responsibility to Clients

• Professional
• Organized
• Reliable
• Responsive
• Strong Communicator
• Problem Solver

Responsibility to the Firm

• Collaborative
• Coachable
• Team First
• Dedicated
• Committed to Excellence

Responsibility to Innovation

• Technology Forward
• Open to Change
• Seeks Better Ways to Work
• Embraces Automation and Efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-7 years of public accounting experience preferred
• Strong tax preparation and accounting skills
• Experience preparing financial statements and working with business clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with tax and accounting software platforms
• CPA license or CPA candidate preferred
• Desire to grow into leadership and advisory responsibilities

Why Join Pereira & Azevedo?

• Work directly with partners and business owners
• Exposure to tax, accounting, advisory, and consulting engagements
• Modern technology-driven environment
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Clear career advancement path
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Diverse client base across multiple industries
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hybrid work flexibility

Passion Works Here.

We're looking for future leaders, advisors, and innovators who want to grow with us and help shape the future of our profession .