Staff Accountant

Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs, P.C., a full-service public accounting and advisory firm in Albany, NY, seeks a Staff Accountant to join our collaborative team. In this role, you will assist with audits, reviews, tax returns, and financial statements for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals across diverse industries. You will prepare work papers, reconciliations, and journal entries, research accounting and tax issues, and interact directly with clients and partners.

TBC offers strong training, CPA exam support, mentorship, community involvement, and clear advancement paths in a supportive, mid-sized firm that promotes work-life balance and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements for diverse clients in professional, scientific, and technical services and other industries
• Assist with audits, reviews, and compilations under partner supervision
• Support tax preparation, planning, and compliance for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals
• Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance
• Research accounting and tax issues and prepare supporting work papers
• Collaborate with partners and senior staff on client engagements and special projects
• Communicate with clients to gather information and resolve accounting questions
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with firm and regulatory standards
• Participate in training, mentoring, and CPA exam support activities
• Contribute to a collaborative, client-focused culture with strong professional ethics

Required Skills

• Financial statement preparation
• Audit procedures
• Tax preparation and compliance
• General ledger accounting
• Account reconciliations
• GAAP knowledge
• Tax research and workpaper documentation
• Use of accounting/tax software
• Microsoft Excel
• Client communication