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DeJoy & Co.

Tax or Audit Staff Associate

DeJoy & Co., Rochester, New York, United States

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Tax or Audit Staff Associate Ready to bring your accounting expertise to an exciting regional public accounting firm? Join DeJoy & Co., located in the state‑of‑the‑art Tower280 at Midtown in Rochester, NY. We’re a premier firm that offers unique leadership and advancement opportunities within a team of highly respected, approachable professionals.

About the Role We are looking for a candidate who is enrolled in, or has graduated from, a qualified accounting program and who has current authorization to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Responsibilities

Internalize and adhere to DeJoy's policies and procedures

Learn and apply DeJoy's documentation and referencing standards

Develop a working knowledge of DeJoy's technology, including Microsoft Suite, CCH Engagement/Checkpoint, ProSystems/Intelliconnect, Star Practice Management, Trello boards for scheduling, SnapEval, and Continuous Performance Management Software

Learn and apply, under close supervision, applications for preparing audit procedures or tax compliance matters

Keep team members well‑informed

Manage daily time reporting requirements, project budgets, and annual chargeable‑hour goals

Demonstrate confident communication skills and serve as a junior ambassador of the firm by participating in community and academic events

Strengthen and leverage relationships with DeJoy members, clients, community associations, and alumni networks

Obtain annual continuing education requirements sponsored by the firm

Take steps toward passing the CPA exam in the near term

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Consistent access to a reliable vehicle for traveling to DeJoy's office and to client locations, plus a valid driving license and New York State insurance limits

Moderate overtime of roughly 200 to 300 hours throughout the year (generally from January to April, but also at other times as needed)

Required Skills

Aptitude for learning

Keen sense for detail

Good organizational habits

Inquisitiveness – eagerness to ask questions

Dedication to passing the CPA exam as early as possible

Skilled at developing meaningful relationships with members of the DKB team

Proactive in developing and maintaining relationships with clients, community associations, and alumni networks

Comfort with working in a paperless, electronic environment

Pay Range And Compensation Package Salary: $63,000 per year. Total Rewards include an excellent compensation and benefits package, bonus opportunities, customized first‑year training, sponsorships for CPA and CVA certifications, continuing education and professional development programs. Staffers and interns also enjoy free reserved parking and complimentary access to a nearby health and recreation facility, plus regular social and employee‑appreciation events.

Equal Opportunity Statement DeJoy & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How to Apply Send the following to our Human Resources Manager, Megan Lanning: megan.lanning@teamdejoy.com

Resume

Cover letter

References

Unofficial copy of your transcripts

Answers to the following questions:

Are you CPA‑exam eligible?

Have you sat for any parts of the CPA exam?

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting

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