Entry Level Staff Accountant; Upstate

Overview

2027 Entry Level Staff Accountant (Upstate New York) – Start your public accounting career with the Bonadio Group. We hire entry‑level accountants and develop future leaders in public accounting.

Start in June or October 2027, or January 2028 based on CPA eligibility.

• Prepare financial statements based on team needs.
• Use modern accounting technology to deliver high‑quality results.
• Communicate proactively with team members and managers.
• Manage timelines and budgets while meeting client expectations.
• Collaborate in a learning‑focused environment.
• Stay current on professional standards and firm policies.
• Build strong client relationships from the start.

Start October 2027 or January 2028 based on CPA eligibility.

• Develop familiarity with professional standards by learning key pronouncements issued by the FASB, AICPA, GAO, and GASB.
• Assist with tax return preparation, supporting federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Identify accounting issues and apply appropriate accounting principles.
• Build strong, professional client relationships.
• Communicate effectively by responding to supervisors and clients and keeping team leaders informed.
• Follow quality‑control procedures by adhering to firm practice‑management guidelines, technology tools, and quality‑control systems.

Start August or October 2027, or January 2028 based on CPA eligibility.

• Prepare and/or review complex business and individual tax returns and perform financial statement compilations and reviews.
• Handle client special projects by preparing and/or reviewing budget analyses, cash‑flow projections, and other advisory projects.
• Develop strong client relationships through effective working relationships.
• Identify and research tax and accounting issues, develop practical resolutions, and prepare clear written conclusions.
• Manage schedules and deadlines.
• Support staff development by assisting in training, development, and mentoring staff and interns.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting.
• CPA eligibility (progress toward certification).
• Less than one year of experience – ideal for new or soon‑to‑be graduates.
• Tech‑savvy mindset with confidence using Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Strong communication skills and professional presence.
• Passion for delivering exceptional client service.

• Accelerated growth and a clear path forward.
• A firm where your ideas matter and your potential is recognized.
• A people‑first culture that supports your well‑being.
• Training, mentorship, and development programs designed for your success.
• The chance to do meaningful work from day one.

Locations:
Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse.

Salary: $60,500 per year.

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Summer hours:
Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.;
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Bonadio Group is committed to equal treatment and opportunity for all people. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and are an affirmative action employer encouraging applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans, disabled, and AA candidates.