Entry Level Accountant
Job description
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry Level Accountant to join our office. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who naturally identifies and addresses problems, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to build a strong foundation in accounting at our small office.
Responsibilities
Learn to prepare individual and business tax returns under direct supervision.
Perform bookkeeping, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Communicate directly with clients to gather financial records and answer routine inquiries.
Organize and maintain secure client financial files and tax records.
Utilize QuickBooks, Excel, and specialized accounting tools for client work.
Assist experienced staff on complex accounting, tax, and administrative projects.
Qualifications
Degree in Accounting or a related field (or currently pursuing).
Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial documents.
Self starter with a resourcefulness to research solutions and troubleshoot independently before seeking assistance.
Basic to intermediate proficiency in Excel and quick adaptation to new software.
Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and sharp attention to detail.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed, particularly during peak tax season.
Benefits & Perks
Fulfills the CPA work experience requirement under the supervision of licensed CPAs.
Work directly alongside experienced CPAs and attorneys.
Hands-on experience across diverse accounting and tax engagements with room for advancement.
On the Job Training and Continuous learning in a friendly, team oriented work environment.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Language:
English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Oradell, NJ 07649 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting or a related field (or currently pursuing)
- Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial documents
- Self starter with a resourcefulness to research solutions and troubleshoot independently before seeking assistance
- Basic to intermediate proficiency in Excel and quick adaptation to new software
- Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and sharp attention to detail
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed, particularly during peak tax season
- Fulfills the CPA work experience requirement under the supervision of licensed CPAs
- Work directly alongside experienced CPAs and attorneys
- Hands-on experience across diverse accounting and tax engagements with room for advancement
- English (Required)
- Oradell, NJ 07649 (Required)
Benefits
- On the Job Training and Continuous learning in a friendly, team oriented work environment
- Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Responsibilities
- Learn to prepare individual and business tax returns under direct supervision
- Perform bookkeeping, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
- Communicate directly with clients to gather financial records and answer routine inquiries
- Organize and maintain secure client financial files and tax records
- Utilize QuickBooks, Excel, and specialized accounting tools for client work
- Assist experienced staff on complex accounting, tax, and administrative projects