Experienced Tax​/Accounting

Job Summary

We are seeking an Experienced Tax/Accounting professional for a direct hire opportunity with a well-established tax and accounting practice in Buffalo, NY. This full-time, in-office role is ideal for a detail-oriented tax preparer, tax associate, staff accountant, Enrolled Agent, or accounting professional with strong Form 1040 preparation experience and a solid understanding of bookkeeping and general accounting.

This opportunity offers stability, long-term growth, and the chance to work in a professional environment where accuracy, client service, and technical development are valued. The right candidate will join a supportive team with approachable leadership, steady client work, and opportunities to expand into business entity tax preparation, tax planning, client advisory services, and advanced accounting responsibilities.

• - Prepare federal, state, and local individual income tax returns, including Form 1040 returns with business schedules, investment schedules, deductions, credits, extensions, and estimated tax payment requirements.
• - Gather, organize, review, and document client tax and financial information while maintaining accurate work papers and supporting documentation.
• - Provide bookkeeping and accounting support for business clients, including general ledger maintenance, income and expense categorization, reconciliations, and financial reporting assistance.
• - Communicate professionally with individual taxpayers and business clients to request documentation, answer questions, resolve issues, and support timely completion of engagements.
• - Research tax matters, identify tax issues and planning opportunities, and help ensure compliance with federal and state tax requirements.
• - Manage multiple client assignments, deadlines, and seasonal workload demands with strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

• - Direct hire opportunity.
• - Full-time, in-office position located in Buffalo, NY.
• - Annual salary range of $50,000 to $75,000, based on experience, technical expertise, and qualifications.
• - Additional hours are required during tax season.
• - Comp time program for hours worked beyond 40 per week.
• - Employees may earn up to approximately 120 hours of additional time annually through the comp time program.
• - Earned comp time may be used for additional paid time off during the off-season.
• - Unused earned comp time is paid out at year-end.
• - 401(k) retirement plan.
• - Health insurance with employer-paid single-employee coverage.
• - Up to three weeks of vacation, based on eligibility requirements.
• - Additional paid time off earned through the tax-season comp time program.

• - Prepare Form 1040 individual tax returns with business schedules, investment schedules, deductions, credits, and related tax documentation.
• - Support bookkeeping and accounting functions for business clients, including reconciliations, general ledger activity, and financial statement support.
• - Communicate directly with clients to collect information, clarify tax matters, and support accurate, timely completion of returns.
• - Manage multiple tax and accounting assignments while meeting deadlines during regular and peak tax-season periods.
• - 3 to 5 years of relevant tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping, or public accounting experience.
• - Professional tax preparation experience with significant Form 1040 preparation responsibilities.
• - Experience preparing individual returns that include business schedules and individual tax reporting.
• - Knowledge of federal and state individual taxation.
• - Understanding of bookkeeping and general accounting principles.
• - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• - Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation.
• - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• - Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and maintain strict client confidentiality.
• - Effective time management skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.

• - Enrolled Agent designation.
• - Experience preparing Form 1065 partnership returns.
• - Experience preparing Form 1120-S S corporation returns.
• - Experience preparing Form 1120 C corporation returns.
• - Public accounting firm or tax practice experience.
• - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• - Experience with Ultra Tax CS or similar tax preparation software.
• - Experience with Quick Books or Quick Books…