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Tax Staff Accountant

FMF&E


Job Location:

Syracuse, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 57000 - 65000
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As an entry level staff accountant in our Tax Department you will begin laying the foundation for a rewarding career. You will work on various engagements preparing business tax returns and other assigned understanding tax regulations and accounting pronouncements Tax Staff Accountants provide quality tax services to clients by completing tax planning and research as well as preparing federal state and local tax returns for review.


**This position has a target start date of October 2026 an earlier start date during the summer of 2026 may be determined based upon individual circumstances.**


Some of your responsibilities will include:


Expertise

  • Preparing tax returns organizing work papers and conducting self-review of work.
  • Organizing facts analyzing and interpreting information.
  • Developing the skills for basic tax research projects. Developing an understanding of tax software for compliance.


Client Service Excellence

  • Taking responsibility for service quality thoroughness and accuracy.
  • Demonstrating an ability to learn.


People Management/Relationships

  • Working effectively and building relationships with team members.
  • Proactively communicating with direct supervisor.
  • Seeking feedback to learn and develop in role.


Requirements:


Qualified candidates should have excellent communication skills self-confidence and be self-motivated and capable of working productively in a professional environment. You must be conscientious detailed-oriented and have excellent analytical and organizational skills. You must hold a Bachelor degree in Accounting/with 150 credit hours to satisfy eligibility for CPA licensing or an MBA or Masters degree. A basic knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications is required; and experience with financial/accounting software applications is a plus. Internship assignments involving auditing or tax preparation experience is also a plus.


Our Benefits:


We offer a competitive salary career development program unlimited (self-managed) time off program paid holidays 401(k) plan with firm matching and profit-sharing contributions employer parking benefit and a variety of health and welfare plan options.


There is a difference among accounting firms. We invite you to experience it firsthand!


Firley Moran Freer & Eassa CPA P.C. (FMF&E) is proud to be one of the leading certified public accounting firms in CNY. Over the past 40 years we have grown our Firm organically while always emphasizing the importance of working together to get the job done. We stay dedicated to what we do best and it shows in our work. We are dedicated to our clients and community and serve locally and nationwide providing audit accounting tax and management consulting services. Our clients include construction contractors credit unions energy (independent power producers) professional service organizations manufacturers and wholesalers and distributors.


Firley Moran Freer & Eassa is an equal opportunity employer



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FMF&E is a trusted CPA firm providing auditing, tax, advisory, valuation, and consulting services. We deliver expertise, accuracy, and insight to support your success. in the energy industry, financial institution industry, construction and real estate, and manufacturing and distribut ... View more

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