Junior Staff Accountant

Salary: $60,000 – $75,000 (depending on experience)

Our client is a well-established and growing accounting and advisory firm seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to join their team. This position is ideal for an early-career accounting professional looking to gain hands‑on experience across accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax preparation while working directly with experienced accounting professionals.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities
• Prepare and maintain general ledger account reconciliations
• Process journal entries and support financial statement preparation
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Support payroll processing and related reporting
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
• Assist with preparation of sales tax, payroll tax, and income tax work papers
• Support tax return preparation for individuals and businesses
• Respond to client requests and provide accounting support as needed
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 1-4 years of accounting experience
• Public accounting, tax, bookkeeping, or small business accounting experience is a plus
• Exposure to individual, corporate, partnership, or sales tax preparation is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Quick Books or similar accounting software preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Experience in a CPA firm, accounting firm, or outsourced accounting environment
• Exposure to tax preparation and compliance work
• Experience working with multiple clients or business entities
• Interest in pursuing CPA certification is a plus

We're seeking a motivated accounting professional who wants to build a long-term career in accounting and tax. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, comfortable working directly with clients, and interested in developing both accounting and tax expertise.