Public Accounting Staff Accountant, Tax and Audit

Job overview

The Public Accounting Staff Accountant, Tax and Audit role is an onsite, full-time position in the Greater New Haven area, CT, paying $60,000–$75,000 annually. The posting describes a direct-hire, permanent position with Monday–Friday work. The role supports an established public accounting firm. The accountant handles tax preparation, audit and attest work, and client accounting tasks. The work helps deliver accurate tax filings, financial records, and engagement support while managing client requests and deadlines.

What you'll do

• Prepare individual, partnership, corporate, and S corporation tax returns and supporting workpapers
• participate in audits, reviews, compilations, and other attest engagements
• complete audit procedures and workpapers
• perform bookkeeping, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger work
• assist with financial statements
• use QuickBooks Online and Desktop
• research tax and accounting questions
• communicate with clients
• manage multiple engagements and deadlines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff accountant

public accounting

tax and audit

full-time

new haven ct

a.r. mazzotta

tax returns

audit and attest

quickbooks

$60k–$75k annually

monday–friday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• generous paid time off
• flexible schedules and work arrangements
• Fridays off during summer
• professional development and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and 1–3 years of recent public accounting experience. Peak tax season may require approximately 55 hours per week from February through April 15, with additional extended hours during the September–October 15 deadline period.

About the employer

A.R. Mazzotta is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Certified Public Accountants. Sector: 54.