Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant 2026

Location: Rochester, NY

Insero Advisors is an accounting and business advisory practice with more than 150 employees throughout New York State serving businesses, nonprofits, governmental entities, and individuals. One of our core values is that we are Passionate about People
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• Ranked the #1 Best Company to Work For in New York in the Medium Companies category (State, NYS-SHRM and Best Companies Group) 2025, ranked #1 in 2024, ranked #3 in 2023, ranked #1 in 2022
• Best Accounting Firms to Work For (National, Accounting Today, and Best Companies Group)
• #1 Best Accounting Firm and Most Innovative Workplace, Reader Rankings (Local, Rochester Business Journal) 2025, consistently ranked since 2018

We are seeking to hire a Staff Accountant to join our growing practice with start date options in either June 2026 or October 2026. This is a full‑time position with our firm based in our Rochester, NY office.

• Working on engagements primarily in Audit, with potential exposure to Tax or Outsourced Accounting based on individual interest.
• Becoming familiar with the firm's policies, procedures, and technical resources.
• Assisting team in conducting audits, reviews, compilations, and other assigned tasks.
• Preparing assigned financial statements as needed.
• Supporting the Senior/Manager by maintaining a good working relationship with client personnel and other team members, and demonstrating an awareness of the client's business.
• Promptly informing the appropriate person of any difficulties that may affect our scheduled deadlines.
• Bringing issues for inclusion in the letter of representation or management letter to the appropriate Engagement Manager.
• Performing and recording all work in compliance with our firm policies.
• Developing an understanding of the standards of the profession and progress toward passing the CPA exam.
• Assisting in administrative functions, practice development, and practice management as assigned.

• Qualified candidates should have excellent communication skills, self‑confidence, and be self‑motivated and capable of working productively in a professional environment.
• Must be conscientious, detail‑oriented, and have excellent organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with either 150 credit hours or an MBA/Master’s degree.
• Basic knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications is required; experience with financial/accounting software applications is a plus.
• Internship assignments involving auditing or tax preparation experience are also a plus.

• Competitive salaries
• Outstanding paid time off program (4‑5 weeks based on level)
• 16 paid holidays
• Remote/hybrid work flexibly
• 401(k) plan with firm contributions
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 100% employer‑paid parking
• Spot bonus program and CPA bonus
• Variety of medical plan options along with opt‑out dollars if you do not need medical insurance coverage
• Tremendous growth and development opportunities to assist with personal and professional goals

$59,000 – $64,000. The above range is a reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and/or education, and geographic location. You may also become eligible to receive discretionary spot bonus incentives. Incentives, if any, depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and firm performance.

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with 150 credit hours and CPA eligibility required. Staff Accountants typically have 0–12 months’ accounting experience (or equivalent experience as deemed appropriate by the firm).

Insero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.