Career Opportunities

Shanholt Glassman Klein Kramer & Co. has career opportunities for accounting professionals at all levels.  We offer significant career growth opportunities for highly motivated individuals who are dedicated, enthusiastic and prepared to meet the challenges of client service.

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

Unfortunately, we will only be able to respond to those applicants in whom we have an interest.  We are an equal opportunity employer.

Available Positions


About the Company

Shanholt Glassman Klein Kramer & Co. (“SGKK”) is a prominent public accounting firm based in New York City, specializing in real estate accounting. With a rich history spanning 90 years, SGKK has established itself as a trusted advisor to a diverse clientele. Our firm prides itself on delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to meet the complex needs of our clients.

At SGKK, you'll find an exceptional chance to develop alongside notable clients and engaging projects, all within the welcoming atmosphere of a mid-sized accounting firm. Our hiring process focuses on fostering personal and professional growth, ensuring individuals maintain a healthy work-life balance.

About the Position

In the role of a tax senior at our New York City based public accounting firm, you will play a vital role in servicing our client base. Our firm's reputation is built on a foundation of real-world expertise, top-tier technical skills, and unparalleled client service. As a tax senior, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, manage client relationships, and lead in-depth analyses of complex business agreements.

Responsibilities:

  • Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in the real estate industry. Serve as a primary point of contact, understanding their needs, and offering tailored tax solutions. Act as a trusted advisor, providing insights and recommendations to optimize their tax positions.
  • Workpaper Review & Supervision: Oversee and review the workpapers prepared by junior staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to firm standards. Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to enhance the skills and knowledge of the junior team members.
  • Tax Compliance & Reporting: Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and other entities in the real estate sector. Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations while maximizing tax benefits for clients.
  • Complex Business Agreement Analysis: Analyze intricate business agreements, such as operating and loan agreements, to identify tax implications and potential tax planning opportunities. Advise clients on the tax consequences of their business transactions, considering relevant tax laws and regulations.
  • Research and Planning: stay up to date with the latest developments in tax laws, regulations, and industry trends. Conduct research on complex tax issues and propose tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities for clients.
  • Collaboration and Teamwork: Collaborate with junior staff, other in-charges, and tax managers within the firm to deliver comprehensive and integrated services to clients.


Requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting.
  2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
  3. 3-6 years of relevant work experience in tax, preferably within a public accounting firm that includes:
  • Demonstrated expertise in analyzing relationships between trial balance accounts.
  • Capable of handling related book-to-tax adjustments efficiently.
  • Hands-on experience in preparing complete tax filings for various forms, including 1040, 1065, and 1120S.
  • Familiarity with tax filings in at least two different states.
  1. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  2. Experience with tax software such as CCH Engagement and ProFx Tax is a plus.
  3. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  4. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

 

Benefits we offer

Competitive salary

Full coverage of employee’s health insurance premium and contribution towards family’s health insurance premium; dental and vision benefits available

401k participation with annual firm contribution

Flexible spending account and pre-tax commuter benefits

Generous paid time off

Remote and hybrid work options

Paid parental leave

CPA exam and review course fee reimbursement

CPA initial licensing bonus

40 + hours of paid continuing professional education


Joining SGKK as a tax senior offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the firm's continued success as a leader in the real estate industry. As a tax senior, you will be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities to enhance your career and make a meaningful impact on our clients' financial success.




About the Company

Shanholt Glassman Klein Kramer & Co. (“SGKK”) is a prominent public accounting firm based in New York City, specializing in real estate accounting. With a rich history spanning 90 years, SGKK has established itself as a trusted advisor to a diverse clientele. Our firm prides itself on delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to meet the complex needs of our clients.

At SGKK, you’ll find an exceptional chance to develop alongside notable clients and engaging projects, all within the welcoming atmosphere of a mid-sized accounting firm. Our hiring process focuses on fostering personal and professional growth, ensuring individuals maintain a healthy work-life balance.

About the Position

 

Joining our team as an audit manager, you will take on the responsibility of leading and guiding financial statement engagement teams. Your role will involve imparting technical and managerial expertise to our staff while further enhancing your own administrative and managerial proficiencies.


Responsibilities:


Supervising significant client groups and managing communication for audit and attest engagements. Collaborating with the tax department when tax services are involved.

Managing the overall workflow, delegation of tasks, and coordination among team members to achieve successful audit outcomes.

Overseeing supervisors and seniors as they concurrently manage audit and attest engagements. Maintaining open lines of communication with the engagement partner. On occasion (typically no more than two work weeks per year), this could involve travel to out-of-state locations.

Offering support to supervisors and seniors by addressing queries and providing consultation on accounting and assurance matters, thereby aiding in the smooth progress of engagements.

Conducting meticulous reviews of work prepared by supervisors and seniors.

Supervising monthly and quarterly accounting services completed by junior staff.

Monitoring engagement budgets and actively participating in assignment scheduling.

Assisting in the billing process for engagements.

Performing intricate audit and accounting research.

Providing comprehensive training and mentorship of junior staff members.

Assisting in the development of internally generated continuing professional education curriculum.

Continuously refining your own managerial and administrative competencies, contributing to the growth of our firm's operational excellence.


Requirements:


Active CPA license, demonstrating a strong foundation in accounting and auditing principles.

A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, inclusive of:

Competence in all facets of an audit engagement, including planning, fieldwork, and

 

About the Company

Shanholt Glassman Klein Kramer & Co. (“SGKK”) is a prominent public accounting firm based in New York City, specializing in real estate accounting. With a rich history spanning 90 years, SGKK has established itself as a trusted advisor to a diverse clientele. Our firm prides itself on delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to meet the complex needs of our clients.

At SGKK, you’ll find an exceptional chance to develop alongside notable clients and engaging projects, all within the welcoming atmosphere of a mid-sized accounting firm. Our hiring process focuses on fostering personal and professional growth, ensuring individuals maintain a healthy work-life balance.

About the Position


In the role of an audit senior, you will be responsible for conducting financial statement engagements for clients, performing detailed reviews of workpapers prepared by junior staff, analyzing complex business agreements such as operating and loan agreements, and providing guidance to junior staff.


Responsibilities:

 

Planning and Executing Engagements: Collaborate with a manager to plan, execute, and complete financial statement audit, review, and compilation engagements, ensuring adherence to project timelines and managing the allocated budget effectively.

Client Relationship Management: Learn to manage client relationships on assurance and advisory (A&A) assignments, maintaining open and clear communication with the manager and lead engagement partner to provide regular updates on engagement status. Occasionally, this may involve limited out-of-state travel, typically not exceeding two work weeks per year.

Workpaper Review and Feedback: Conduct detailed reviews of workpapers prepared by junior staff, offering consistent and constructive feedback to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional standards.

Financial Statement Preparation: Take responsibility for preparing complete and comprehensive financial statements, considering all relevant accounting principles and regulations specific to the real estate industry.

Complex Business Agreement Analysis: Develop the ability to analyze intricate business agreements, including operating and loan agreements, to understand their impact on financial reporting and identify potential risks or opportunities for improvement.

Audit and Accounting Research: Conduct basic research on audit and accounting matters, staying informed about industry developments, emerging regulations, and best practices to enhance audit procedures and ensure compliance.

Year-End Accounting Review: Review year-end accounting work prepared by junior staff, verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of accounting treatments, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.

Accounting Analyses for Complex Transactions: Learn to prepare accounting analyses for complex transactions, such as property acquisitions and sales, considering the intricacies involved in real estate accounting to provide accurate and comprehensive assessments.


Requirements:


Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, completed with satisfaction of the 150-college credit requirement.

CPA exam passed or in progress.

3-6 years of relevant professional work experience, demonstrating the following proficiencies:

Analyzing general ledger account activity, including conducting variance analysis.

Documenting workpapers in accordance with the type of engagement service provided.

Completing planning documents such as internal control narratives, preliminary analytical procedures, and risk assessment documentation.

Performing substantive procedures, including journal entry testing, sampling, and transaction vouching.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience with CCH Engagement and Knowledge Coach practice aids (or similar software) is a plus.

Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities.

Willingness to travel out of state for approximately 2-3 weeks per year.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.

Effective time management skills to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks efficiently.


Benefits we offer

Competitive salary

Full coverage of employee’s health insurance premium and contribution towards family’s health insurance premium; dental and vision benefits available

401k participation with annual firm contribution

Flexible spending account and pre-tax commuter benefits

Generous paid time off

Remote and hybrid work options

Paid parental leave

CPA exam and review course fee reimbursement

CPA initial licensing bonus

40 + hours of paid continuing professional education


Joining SGKK as an audit senior offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the firm's long-standing legacy in the industry while executing comprehensive audits to assess client financial and operational integrity. You will play a crucial role in contributing to our clients' success and gain valuable experience in mentoring our junior staff.

Job description

Become a part of Shanholt Glassman Klein Kramer & Co. CPA’s P.C. (“Shanholt”), an independent certified public accounting firm located in midtown Manhattan, with more than 90 years of history! Shanholt serves a wide range of clients in all aspects of accounting, with a deep concentration in the real estate industry.

 

TIME COMMITMENT – minimum of 20 hours per week in the office

Location- NYC

 

As an intern with us, you will be exposed to and develop skills in the following areas:

 

TAX

·        Preparation of Form 1099

·        Preparation of various tax extensions

·        Preparation of estimated tax payments

·        Inputting K-1 tax information

·        Preparation of beginner-level tax returns (partnership, individual and corporate returns)

·        Payroll and other compliance tax return filings

 

ACCOUNTING

·        Monthly write-ups / bookkeeping knowledge

·        Real Property Income and Expense (“RPIE”) filings

·        Certiorari filings

 

TRAINING

·        Hands on training in all aspects of engagement protocols

·        Learning our various accounting and tax programs

·        Learn related supporting software programs (e.g., Excel, Word, QuickBooks)

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

·        Studying towards graduating with a B.S. in Accounting

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