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  • Tax Accountant/personal assistant
    Tax Accountant/personal assistant
    27 days ago
    $17–$22 hourly
    Full-time
    Corona, Queens

    About Us We are a fast-growing tax firm specializing in delivering premium, precision-driven tax services to high-value and high-net-worth clients across the U.S. Our team blends expertise, technology, and personalized service to ensure every client receives top-tier financial guidance and exceptional accuracy. We are expanding and looking for confident, detail-oriented Tax Professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering high-level work. Position Overview As a Tax Professional, you will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and filing complex tax returns while providing expert-level guidance to clients. This role requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to communicate tax concepts clearly to clients who expect excellence. This position is remote-friendly, with a hybrid option for team members who prefer or require local office access. Key Responsibilities - Prepare and review individual, business, and specialty tax returns with precision and efficiency - Analyze financial records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations - Communicate directly with high-value clients in a professional, confidential manner - Research and resolve complex tax issues - Provide proactive tax planning strategies tailored to client goals - Maintain accurate, organized documentation within company systems - Collaborate with team members to improve processes and client service - Stay updated on evolving tax laws and industry standards Qualifications Required: - 2+ years of professional tax preparation experience (1040, 1120, 1065, etc.) - Strong knowledge of IRS regulations and multi-state tax rules - Excellent communication skills and client-facing professionalism - Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines - High attention to detail and strong analytical skills - Experience with tax preparation software (e.g., Drake, Lacerte, ProSeries, UltraTax) Preferred: - EA (Enrolled Agent) or CPA license - Experience working with high-net-worth individuals - Familiarity with tax planning for business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs - Experience in a remote or hybrid work environment What We Offer - Competitive pay based on experience - Performance-based bonuses - Flexible remote or hybrid schedule - Opportunities for growth and advancement - Supportive team with strong leadership - Training and professional development - Confidentiality and stability working with long-term, high-quality clients Who We Want Professionals who are: - Confident and capable of handling high-value accounts - Self-motivated with strong time management skills - Trustworthy, ethical, and client-focused - Calm under pressure and committed to accuracy - Ready to grow with a company that values expertise How to Apply Please submit your resume, certifications (if applicable), and a brief statement summarizing your experience with tax preparation and high-value clients.

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  • Accountant
    Accountant
    1 month ago
    $148000–$151000 yearly
    Full-time
    Borough Park, Brooklyn

    Job Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join our dynamic Accountant team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing insightful financial analysis. This role requires a strong understanding of Federal and Local tax laws and regulations, corporate accounting practices, and proficiency in various accounting and tax software. Duties • Prepare and maintain accurate individual and business tax returns, payroll and sales tax., • Conduct balance sheet reconciliation and account reconciliation to ensure accuracy., • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including journal entries., • Perform financial report writing and interpretation for management review., • Conduct audits and ensure compliance with SOX regulations and other applicable laws., • Utilize accounting and tax software such as QuickBooks, ATX, CFS, • Provide mentoring to junior staff members in accounting and tax principles and practices., • Engage in regulatory reporting and ensure adherence to securities law where applicable. Language Skills Candidate should have to be fluent in English and bangla. Speaking and listening skill in urdu and hindi is a plus Experience (4 Years) Candidates should possess a solid background in accounting and tax preparation with experience in various areas including but not limited to: • Business and individual tax preparation, • Sales tax, • Corporate finance and public accounting, • Financial management including payroll processing, • Technical accounting concepts such as accrual accounting, double entry bookkeeping, debits & credits, • Financial analysis including account analysis and bank reconciliation, • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

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  • Senior Director of Advocacy
    Senior Director of Advocacy
    9 days ago
    $109273 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Job Description: Senior Director of Advocacy Department: Advocacy Reports to: VP of Advocacy Employment Status: Full Time/ Exempt (40 hours/ week) Salary: $109.273/ year Location: Based in New York City with regular travel to New York City, Albany, and occasional travel to Washington D.C. and throughout New York State. This position is mostly on-site, with a requirement of being in the office 4 days per week and remote 1 day per week. About the Organization The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York state that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York's diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people's lives, and to strengthen our state. Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted. Position Overview The Senior Director of Advocacy plays a key leadership role within the organization, working closely with the Vice President of Advocacy and the NYIC’s Advocacy and Policy teams. This position directs campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels; leads statewide member engagement on advocacy issues; and supports political engagement strategies. The Senior Director will also oversee the Organizing and Strategy Team, aligning its work with the NYIC’s immigration policy agenda. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leadership • Under the supervision of the Vice President of Advocacy and in collaboration with the Policy team, define advocacy goals and priorities, develop comprehensive campaign strategies, timelines and execution., • Lead the Organizing and Strategy team to implement successful member-driven advocacy campaigns., • Develop local advocacy initiatives in key regions across the state in collaboration with the Policy team., • Ensure clear and coordinated campaign goal-setting across federal, state, and local levels., • Oversee development, tracking & management of priority campaigns at all government levels. Organization • Coordinate the integration of the Organizing and Strategy team with other Advocacy department teams, and broader organizational initiatives., • Collaborate with the Communications team to support media outreach in regional campaigns., • Serve as spokesperson for NYIC and its advocacy campaigns., • Lead rapid response efforts as needed., • Engage local stakeholders and funders and support development efforts through proposal writing and reporting., • Collaborate with the Development team to identify fundraising strategies and programs aligned with advocacy efforts. Relationship Management • Cultivate a strong, statewide of multi-ethnic and geographically diverse member organizations., • Lead efforts in engaging NYIC member organizations to take leadership roles in advocacy and organizing efforts., • Oversee engagement of NYIC member participation in regional convenings across the state., • Supervise and support advocacy efforts, including lobbying efforts, across federal, state, and local levels., • Work with the VP of Advocacy, Political Engagement and NYIC Executive Leadership to ensure successful coordinated outreach and relationships building with electeds on city, state and Federal levels., • Develop and manage strategic partnerships with allies and external stakeholders. Management • Supervise the Organizing and Strategy staff, as well as volunteers and allies across the regions., • Manage staff, provide coaching and feedback, and support professional development., • May occasionally move and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or less. Qualifications • Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in advocacy including substantial campaign management and community organizing experience., • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience., • Strong understanding of coalition-building and grass top organizing., • Knowledge of and deep commitment to social justice and immigrant justice., • Working knowledge of immigration policy and issues impacting diverse immigrant communities across New York State., • Ability to manage multiple projects independently under tight deadlines, • Exceptional organizational skills, communication and interpersonal skills., • Adaptability, strong team player and attention to detail., • Proficient in a language spoken in immigrant communities (e.g. Spanish, Chinese, Creole, Arabic, Russian or other language(s) ) is a strong asset., • Must be legally authorized to work in the US. Salary: $109,273*** In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited vacation time after 90 days of employment, paid sick time, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan. **The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation Deadline: Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship, sex, age, disability or marital status.

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  • Education Specialist
    Education Specialist
    1 month ago
    $24–$27 hourly
    Full-time
    Forest Hills, Queens

    We are seeking an Education Specialist to support the Queens Childcare Network (QCCN). The primary role of the Education Specialist is to build strengths-based relationships within our network of licensed in-home childcare providers. This role focuses on guiding and supporting our family or group family daycare providers by coaching them on play-based instruction in accordance with Department of Education (DOE) curriculum. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Serve on a team supporting a network of regulated in-home childcare providers serving 500+ children ranging in infancy to 12 years of age., • Assist in the launching of a new NYC DOE contract for the EarlyLearn and 3K Programs., • Provide effective guidance to ensure effective services to QCH's 45+ affiliated family and group family childcare providers., • Collaborate with the QCCN Education Director, Family Support Worker, and Health Monitors to meet the needs of all children and families., • Provide twice monthly strength-based practice-based coaching to up to 17 affiliated providers as they implement a mixed-age curriculum., • Adapt and provide guidance to affiliated providers on the implementation of an evidence-based curriculum for mixed-age group settings that meets the individual needs of all children., • Review and adapt appropriate curriculum with affiliated providers that foster hands-on developmentally appropriate and relationship-based interactions with all children., • Assist affiliated providers gathering observations of children and entering child assessment data in a timely manner and support its use for curriculum and lesson planning., • Document all coaching sessions aligned with the DOE’s Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ)., • Assist in ongoing outreach, enrollment, and all other administrative tasks., • Support QCCN Education Director in coordinating all required professional learning days throughout the year., • Maintain relationships with community partners who provide mental health, special needs, and other support services for all affiliated providers and families., • Participate in weekly Network team meetings and applicable NYC DOE Trainings and Meetings., • Assist in the facilitation of monthly Network Professional Learning/Development sessions., • BA/BS in Early Childhood or Infant/Toddler Studies; Master’s degree preferred; Comparable Social Work, Psychology or Human Service education also accepted;, • Bilingual English/Spanish: verbal, reading & written fluency (preferred);, • Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, & Teams; and Zoom (required);, • Experience teaching or serving children under age 5 (required);, • As indicated, ability to work effectively from home or another remote location with consistent Wifi, privacy and utilization of agency communication and learning tools (required);, • As indicated, ability to efficiently travel within QCH Network (Queens, NY) catchment area and conduct on site coaching sessions at designated in-home daycares (required);, • Exceptional time management skills; Ability to multitask; Must be a team player (required);, • Cultural sensitivity; Respect for the unique backgrounds of all QCCN providers and families (required);

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  • Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk
    Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk
    2 months ago
    $19–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Lincoln Park

    We are living our Purpose – To Care Deeply about People, Helping them to Eat Well and Be Happy. This Purpose guides everything we do and is why we are in business. We are using our service priorities - Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency to help us make decisions at work every day and are critical to the success of our business goals. Job: Accounting Clerk Department: Store Office Supervised by: Store Manager, Store Owner Job Summary: To work with integrity and proficiency while handling all accounting functions. Minimum Required Qualifications: The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to the following: • Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language., • Ability to perform math and calculations skills., • Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift., • Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs., • Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powered substances without negative allergic consequences., • Ability to work in varying temperatures., • Ability to tolerate dust and chemical agents during routine housekeeping duties., • Ability to interact with Customers and vendors in a friendly and helpful way., • Ability to work cooperatively with others., • Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies. Essential Job Functions: Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment., • Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs., • Analyzing workflow processes., • Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors., • Analyzing incoming invoices for accuracy., • Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries., • Competency Word and Excel., • Coordinate with store personnel to support financial accuracy., • Properly communicate and utilize listening skills., • Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to Bookkeeping operation., • Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to departmental operations., • Understand operation of cash register and follow all cash handling procedures., • Make change with all denominations of American currency., • Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations., • Reporting any suspicious activity or mishandling of funds., • Be familiar with the functions of the digital processing equipment and be able to differentiate between various types of images and related merchandise (if applicable)., • Dress and groom according to Company policy including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements., • Perform duties in accordance with the Company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products., • Complete all applicable department training programs., • Perform all duties in accordance with all ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency)., • Maintain punctual and regular attendance., • Work overtime as assigned., • Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo’s, power jacks, and slicing machines., • Work cooperatively with others., • Perform other duties as assigned.

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