CTBK Careers

Grad Year Staff Accountant

Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner (CTBK) is a locally-owned and operated full-service accounting firm based in Amherst, NY. With over 100 talented professionals on our team, we provide businesses and high net worth individuals with assurance, accounting, tax, and business consulting services. Our clients come from a variety of industries, including manufacturing/distribution, construction, real estate, not-for-profit, healthcare, and professional services.

At CTBK, we prioritize delivering professional services that exceed our client's expectations while creating a positive and nurturing work environment for our employees. We are committed to helping our staff grow and develop successful and rewarding careers, providing challenging opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We are offering the opportunity for those pursuing their Master's Degree in accounting to join our team as a Staff Accountant with a flexible schedule.  This will allow you to work and gain valuable experience as an employee while completing your degree.

As a Grad Year Staff Accountant, you will experience a mix of tax and audit projects. This would include assisting with financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations, as well as the preparation of corporate, partnership, individual, and trust tax returns. This is a hybrid position that may require on-site work at our office or client sites, depending on the assigned tasks.

To be considered for this role you must be a Senior with an expected Bachelor's degree in Accounting in May 2025 and be enrolled in a Master's Program for the 2025-2026 school year, along with: 

• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam (Bachelors Degree with 150 hours or working towards Masters Degree)
• Positive and professional attitude
• Be a team player with all levels
• Communicate effectively and timely with teams and clients
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Be organized, proactive, and detailed orientated
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Pay:

• $60,000 - $61,000 annually *This salary will be prorated based on actual hours worked*

For more information about our Firm, explore our website at CTBK.com.

CTBK is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. CTBK makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.