Experienced Tax/Accounting

Job Summary
We are seeking an Experienced Tax/Accounting professional for a direct hire opportunity with a well-established tax and accounting practice in Buffalo, NY. This full-time, in-office role is ideal for a detail-oriented tax preparer, tax associate, staff accountant, Enrolled Agent, or accounting professional with strong Form 1040 preparation experience and a solid understanding of bookkeeping and general accounting.
This opportunity offers stability, long-term growth, and the chance to work in a professional environment where accuracy, client service, and technical development are valued. The right candidate will join a supportive team with approachable leadership, steady client work, and opportunities to expand into business entity tax preparation, tax planning, client advisory services, and advanced accounting responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare federal, state, and local individual income tax returns, including Form 1040 returns with business schedules, investment schedules, deductions, credits, extensions, and estimated tax payment requirements.
- Gather, organize, review, and document client tax and financial information while maintaining accurate workpapers and supporting documentation.
- Provide bookkeeping and accounting support for business clients, including general ledger maintenance, income and expense categorization, reconciliations, and financial reporting assistance.
- Communicate professionally with individual taxpayers and business clients to request documentation, answer questions, resolve issues, and support timely completion of engagements.
- Research tax matters, identify tax issues and planning opportunities, and help ensure compliance with federal and state tax requirements.
- Manage multiple client assignments, deadlines, and seasonal workload demands with strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
Compensation and Benefits
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Full-time, in-office position located in Buffalo, NY.
- Annual salary range of $50,000 to $75,000, based on experience, technical expertise, and qualifications.
- Additional hours are required during tax season.
- Comp time program for hours worked beyond 40 per week.
- Employees may earn up to approximately 120 hours of additional time annually through the comp time program.
- Earned comp time may be used for additional paid time off during the off-season.
- Unused earned comp time is paid out at year-end.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Health insurance with employer-paid single-employee coverage.
- Up to three weeks of vacation, based on eligibility requirements.
- Additional paid time off earned through the tax-season comp time program.

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.