Tax Accounting Assistant Wanted – Accounting & Tax Firm (Yonkers, NY)

Full-Time | In-Office

Are you someone with bookkeeping or tax preparation experience looking to join a friendly, fast-paced accounting office – where your skills will really make a difference?

We are a busy and small, yet growing firm located in Yonkers, seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Accounting Controller/Assistant to join our team!

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a professional office environment and supporting a team that helps clients with financial and tax needs.

Key Qualifications – Ideal Applicants MUST show proficiency/prior experience in:

QuickBooks (Online and Desktop): journal entries, proper expense categorization, and account maintenance

Bookkeeping: data entry, bank statement reconciliations, and record-keeping for multiple small business clients as well as individuals

Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, Word

Payroll Processing: experience with ADP and/or Paychex is a plus, but willing to train the right applicant if experience is from elsewhere.

NYS Sales Tax Filings: preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly sales tax returns for multiple clients

Tax Return Preparation: individual (Form 1040) and/or corporate (Form 1120)

Experience with UltraTax software is a plus; training available for candidates familiar with general tax preparation procedures

Additional Responsibilities:

Answer and route incoming phone calls; manage appointment scheduling and client follow-ups

Organize and prepare incoming payroll package deliveries for client pick-up or mailing

Maintain and organize client files and records

Update and monitor Excel trackers for open tax filings and other pending items

Assist with collecting and preparing documentation for various audits

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of administrative or bookkeeping experience

o Accounting/tax environment preferred

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Professional demeanor and reliability are essential

Benefits:

$52,000 per year

401(k) with employer match (after probationary period)

Supportive, collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth and software training

Flexible scheduling options outside of peak tax season

To Apply:

Please email your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience to: rose@tuffyassociates.com