Staff Accountant

New York Tax Help is a fast-growing accounting firm specializing in tech companies: SaaS businesses, app developers, AI startups, and the founders behind them. We also specialize in different fields like Ecommerce, Hospitality, and other major sectors. We give our clients the financial clarity they need to scale, from clean monthly books to tax planning that keeps up with how fast they move.

We pride ourselves in our technologically advanced processes and use of AI and other software that makes our clients and our own lives easier.

Our growth means we need help. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join us in a part-time role, keep our clients’ books accurate and audit-ready, and grow with a firm on the leading edge of the tech industry. Hours may increase during tax season (January–April).

Duties:

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks and be able to use new AI driven Bookkeeping software, including transaction coding and journal entries
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts monthly
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
• Assist with payroll, sales tax filings, and 1099 preparation
• Assist during tax season with data entry, organizing client documents, and preparing returns for review
• Handle tax notices from the IRS and state taxing authorities through to resolution.
• Maintain Payroll for Clients through ADP

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA designation preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate accounting or public accounting
• Experience with tax preparation or tax-season data entry (individual and/or business returns)
• Experience with using AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, GrokBot and etc) to work more efficiently day-to-day.
• Solid understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in financial analysis techniques and tools
• Excellent understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and patterns in financial data
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.50 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Tax: 2 years (Preferred)
• Bookkeeping: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Brooklyn, NY 11230 (Required)

Work Location: In person