Staff Accountant

Why Choose to Work with Us

At SMG ABA LLC, we take pride in being more than just an accounting firm. We foster a unique team spirit that sets us apart from our competitors. Guided by a set of core values, we have established ourselves as a seven-time Inc. 5000 company, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to success and continuous growth. With headquarters in Islandia, New York, and additional offices in New York City and St.

Petersburg, Florida, we offer a dynamic and vibrant work environment.

As part of the SMG ABA team, you will be surrounded by individuals who value hard work, encourage personal and professional growth, and celebrate achievements together. We recognize the importance of each team member's contributions and provide a supportive atmosphere where your efforts are acknowledged and rewarded when we reach our goals.

The Senior Tax Accountant supports clients by delivering accurate, compliant filings and thoughtful planning that reduces risk and uncovers savings opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations
• Perform tax research and planning; develop quarterly estimate strategies and projections
• Review junior staff work, coach on technical issues, and ensure quality control
• Partner with clients to collect/validate documentation, answer questions, and provide clear guidance
• Monitor tax law changes and apply updates to filings and planning approaches
• Assist with notices, audits, and other tax authority inquiries
• Help refine tax workflows and begin developing reviewer-level judgment; build foundational bookkeeping knowledge to stay effective year-round

Required qualifications/skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred
• 2–4 years accounting/bookkeeping experience;
  Quick Books and strong Excel skills
• Solid grasp of journal entries, debits/credits, A/P, A/R, reconciliations, payroll and payroll tax prep
• Detail-driven, deadline-focused, and client-service oriented

This is a full-time, onsite role in Islandia, NY.

You’ll start the morning prioritizing deadlines and client needs, then move through a mix of 1040/1041 and business filings (1065/1120/1120-S), including NYS/NYC items like PTET, GCT, UBT, and IT-204 LL. As questions come in, you’ll hop on quick calls or send clear follow-ups to keep documents moving and expectations aligned.

Midday often includes planning-focused work—refining quarterly estimates (4/15, 6/15, 9/15, 12/15), modeling outcomes in Excel, and documenting conclusions from targeted research. You’ll also spend time reviewing staff deliverables and leaving actionable notes that improve accuracy and consistency.

Later, you may address a notice, coordinate responses, or tackle advanced scenarios such as asset dispositions, tiered partnerships, foreign tax, or transfers of capital/interest. When tax work slows, you’ll pivot into bookkeeping-related items to stay productive and broaden your toolkit.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Snack/Drink Room