Full-Time Staff Accountant
Robin M. Yevak, CPA is a public accounting and business-support firm in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, proudly serving as a trusted first call for individuals, small businesses, and larger organizations that need responsive tax, accounting, payroll, and back-office support. We are a small but mighty team with a bright, lively office culture where hands-on learning, agility, pride in our work, and genuine client care are at the heart of what we do.
We are looking for a full-time Staff Accountant who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and can move comfortably between client service, accounting research, tax preparation support, payroll work, administrative follow-through, and day-to-day operational tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow in a supportive public accounting environment, learn by doing, and become a dependable resource for clients who count on us.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will support a broad mix of accounting, tax, payroll, client-service, and office operations. Because our team is intentionally small, everyone contributes in meaningful ways. You may be helping a client with a portal upload, researching an accounting question, preparing tax returns or assisting with accounting analysis, processing tax return documents, preparing payroll journal entries, or helping keep important deadlines on track—all in the same day.
Key responsibilities include:
- · Prepare, process, and organize individual and business tax return documents and client-facing materials, and related correspondence.
- · Assist clients with payroll services, including payroll review, quarterly payroll tax returns, annual payroll filings, and payroll journal entries from raw data.
- · Compile client financial data, reconcile general ledger activity, complete bank reconciliations in QuickBooks or Sage, and perform analytical review of accounts to support accurate reporting.
- · Prepare responses to federal, state, and local tax notices; track deadlines; and coordinate follow-up with team members and clients.
- · Maintain and support the online Website Client Portal, including uploads, downloads, document tracking, and client communications.
- · Support clients and client staff with accounting software questions, especially Sage and QuickBooks and related tools.
- · Research tax and accounting questions, help resolve client issues, and provide information to senior team members as needed.
- · Build strong, long-lasting client relationships through clear communication, follow-through, and exceptional service.
- · Pitch in across administrative, operational, and accounting priorities to keep the office moving smoothly during busy seasons and beyond.
Benefits for All Employees:
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off / vacation / holidays
- Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
- Bonus incentive based on individual/agency performance
Qualifications for the Accountant:
- · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or comparable accounting experience.
- · 1–3 years of accounting, tax, payroll, bookkeeping, or related business experience preferred.
- · Working knowledge of QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Office, and professional tax or accounting software.
- · Familiarity with federal, state, and local tax requirements, payroll filings, and accounting workflows.
- · Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, especially when managing multiple deadlines.
- · Comfort working directly with clients, government agencies, and communicating in a friendly, professional, and helpful way.
- · Ability to move between administrative tasks, operational needs, client questions, and more complex accounting work.
- · A curious, hands-on learner who enjoys solving problems, asking good questions, and growing with the firm.
- · A positive, flexible team player who thrives in a fast-paced, upbeat office environment.
Responsibilities Include:
- General ledger and bank account reconciliation
- Software closings
- Gather information from clients to complete tasks
- Prepare tax returns
- General Ledger Account tie-ins to third party data
- Assist with preparation of other misc. tax filings
- Providing support services for other professionals
- Responding to client inquiries and preparing government correspondence
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Our office is lively, cheery, and deeply committed to helping clients feel supported. We take pride in being the team our clients call first when they need guidance, clarity, or help getting something done. You will join a close-knit workplace where interns and employees learn by doing, team members support one another, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact.
This is a full-time, in-person position located on Route 309 North in Hazle Township, with convenient parking. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
