Public Accounting Staff Accountant – Tax & Audit
Greater New Haven Area, CT | Direct Hire | $60,000–$75,000 | Monday–Friday
Are you an accountant with 1–3 years of hands-on public accounting experience who is ready to take on more responsibility across tax, audit, and client accounting?
Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant – Tax & Audit to join an established public accounting firm. This is a hands-on position for someone who has already prepared tax returns, participated in audit or attest engagements, and handled bookkeeping and accounting work for clients.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare individual, partnership, corporate, and S corporation tax returns
- Prepare tax workpapers and supporting documentation
- Participate in audits, reviews, compilations, and other attest engagements
- Complete audit procedures and prepare workpapers
- Handle client bookkeeping, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger work
- Assist with financial statement preparation
- Work with QuickBooks Online and Desktop
- Research tax and accounting questions
- Communicate with clients to obtain information and resolve questions\
- Manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 1–3 years of recent public accounting experience
- Hands-on tax preparation experience
- Experience with audits, reviews, compilations, or other attest work
- Practical bookkeeping and general accounting experience
- QuickBooks Online and Desktop experience
- Working knowledge of GAAP
- Strong organization, communication, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements and work independently
- CPA eligibility or progress toward the CPA is a plus, as is experience with CCH tax or engagement products.
Compensation & Benefits
- $60,000–$75,000 annual salary, based on experience
- Direct hire/permanent position
- Health and disability insurance
- 401(k) and profit sharing
- Generous PTO
- Flexible schedules and work arrangements
- Fridays off during the summer
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Supportive environment with direct access to experienced firm leadership
- Tax Season Schedule
Candidates must be available for approximately 55 hours per week during peak tax season, February through April 15. Additional extended hours may be required during the September–October 15 deadline period.
Important Experience Requirement
This position is not designed for an entry-level accounting candidate. Candidates should be able to speak specifically about tax returns they have prepared, audit or attest procedures they have performed, client bookkeeping responsibilities, and the accounting and tax software they have used.
If you have recent public accounting experience and are looking for an opportunity to continue developing your tax and audit skills with an established firm, apply today.
A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
