Staff Accountant

About Our Firm

At Arcara Lenda Eusanio & Stacey, CPAs, PC our clients’ success is our business. We are a full-service accounting firm of experienced professionals who provide services to many client bases. Our expertise in many functional areas has resulted in a wide range of experience which assures our clients that we can handle everything from basic general ledger bookkeeping to complex tax issues. We are a growing, medium sized Buffalo-area firm that offers a family friendly environment, reasonable, flexible hours and emphasizes a work/life balance.

Opportunities We Provide

Our firm is accepting resumes for entry level accountant positions. The opportunity at ALES will include exposure to attest engagements as well as tax return preparation, which will allow for maximum exposure to the services we provide to our clients. Our ideal candidate is detail oriented, able to multi-task, and has exceptional analytical and computer skills. Therefore, our ideal co-worker must be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic. We offer competitive wages and benefits package, and an opportunity for growth.

Duties:

• Assist in conducting engagements for a wide range of clients including Employee Benefit plans, small, closely held businesses and Not-For-Profit Organizations
• Preparation of client financial statements
• Develop an understanding of the audit/attest procedures and the purpose for performing the procedures
• Prepare individual and corporate tax returns, as well as various non-profit filings
• Assist our audit staff with tax accruals and tax work papers
• Develop a basic understanding of the software utilized, as well as research tools provided
• Understand the rules, regulations, and code of ethics of the AICPA and the NYS Society of CPAs in additional to having an awareness of the pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and AICPA
• Take initiative and direction in working with the senior accountant on the engagements assigned
• Conduct research on accounting related matters of our clients; complement and add to the expertise of our firm
• Participate in and add to our collaborative environment

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors in Accounting
• Licensed CPA or CPA Candidate

Required Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills required and must be detail oriented.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and time management.
• Must possess the ability to work effectively with clients and all levels of staff.
• Must be able to work in a paperless environment and possess excellent computer skills, including experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. QuickBooks experience is a plus.