About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Staff Accountants to join their Upstate New York practice, with positions starting October 2026 (or January 2027 depending on graduation and CPA eligibility). This is an excellent opportunity for 2026 graduates who are CPA-eligible or working toward CPA certification and want strong mentorship, hands-on experience, and clear career progression in public accounting.

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What You’ll Do — Assurance (example location: Albany)

• Prepare financial statements and audit documentation with your team
• Use modern accounting and audit technology to deliver high-quality work
• Communicate proactively with team members and managers about progress and issues
• Manage timelines and budgets while meeting client expectations
• Collaborate in a learning-focused environment and stay current on professional standards
• Build strong client relationships from day one

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What You’ll Do — Tax (example locations: Buffalo & Syracuse)

• Prepare and/or review business and individual tax returns; perform financial statement compilations and reviews
• Support client engagements with budget analyses, cash-flow projections, and advisory projects
• Research tax and accounting issues and prepare clear, practical written conclusions
• Manage schedules and deadlines for tax deliverables
• Mentor and help train interns and newer staff where appropriate

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What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting and CPA eligibility (or progress toward eligibility)
• Less than one year of professional experience — ideal for new or soon-to-be graduates
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and modern accounting software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and professional presence
• Commitment to excellent client service and a team-oriented mindset
• A desire to grow quickly and take on meaningful responsibilities

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What’s In It For You

• Accelerated career growth with clear development paths
• Robust mentorship, structured training programs, and opportunities for meaningful work early in your career
• A people-first culture that supports well-being and professional development
• Exposure to a variety of industries (not-for-profit, government, construction, healthcare, real estate, education, and more)
• A collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued

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Compensation & Hours

• Base salary: $60,500 per year
• Standard office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Summer schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Recruitment Communications

All recruitment communications for this role will come from the Confidential Client’s official email addresses. Careertakes may also contact you about related opportunities and next steps.

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Location

Primary location for this posting: Syracuse, NY (roles may be available across Upstate New York, including Albany and Buffalo depending on business needs).

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.