We're a growing midsize accounting firm serving clients across the United States and internationally — and we just moved into brand-new office space in the Village of Patchogue! We're looking for a detail-oriented Staff Corporate Tax Accountant to join our dynamic team and grow their career in tax accounting alongside a collaborative group of professionals What You'll Do Reporting to the Corporate Manager, you'll support tax compliance and financial reporting for a diverse client base, including corporations, trusts, estates, and partnerships. Tax & Compliance Assist with preparation of tax returns for corporations, trusts, estates, and partnerships, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Support external audits and year-end 990/tax filings by preparing schedules, explanations, and supporting materials Accounting & Financial Reporting Perform account reconciliations and general ledger accounting to maintain accurate financial records Reconcile client bank accounts and assist with month-end close procedures Prepare journal entries, including payroll, depreciation, and prepaid item expensing Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including check requests, cash receipts, and general ledger coding review Prepare and maintain supporting schedules and reconciliations for asset, liability, revenue, and expense accounts Assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements — balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements What You Bring — Required Minimum 4-5 years of experience in public accounting , with hands-on preparation of corporate, partnership, and/or trust & estate tax returns Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field Working knowledge of corporate, trust, and estate tax rules and their financial statement implications Practical experience with account reconciliations and general ledger accounting (month-end close, journal entries, AP/AR) Direct experience with professional tax software — Thomson Reuters suite (UltraTax CS, Practice CS, FileCabinet CS, Workpapers CS) or a comparable platform (e.g., CCH Axcess, GoSystem) Proficiency with QuickBooks Online & Payroll and Microsoft Office (Excel in particular) Nice to Have EA is helpful Experience assisting with external audits or 990 filings Adobe Acrobat experience and Excel for workpaper and document management Also Important Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-facing mindset Sharp attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy Strong time management skills and the ability to multitask in a deadline-driven, matrixed environment
Pay:
From $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 18.0 - 21.0 per week