Join Our Team
Build Your Career at a Premier New York CPA Firm.
We seek exceptional accounting professionals who share our commitment to precision, integrity, and client excellence.
Why Paul Ethan CPA Firm
We are a boutique firm with an elite clientele — high-net-worth individuals, executives, and closely held businesses. Our team works on complex, intellectually stimulating engagements that most large firms reserve for senior partners.
Meaningful Work
Engage directly with sophisticated clients on tax strategy, forensic matters, and CFO-level advisory — from day one.
Mentorship & Growth
Work alongside Paul Ethan and senior staff on every engagement. Structured mentorship accelerates your path to partnership.
Competitive Compensation
Above-market base salary, performance bonuses, CPA exam support, and continuing education reimbursement.
Work-Life Balance
Flexible scheduling outside peak season, remote work options, and a culture that respects your time and wellbeing.
Prime Manhattan Location
Our offices at 60 East 42nd Street place you at the center of New York's financial district — steps from Grand Central.
Elite Network
Build relationships with attorneys, bankers, and financial advisors serving New York's most accomplished professionals.
Current Openings
Senior Tax Associate
Lead complex individual and business tax engagements for high-net-worth clients. Prepare and review federal and state returns, conduct tax research, and advise on planning strategies.
Requirements
- CPA license or CPA exam candidate
- 3–5 years public accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of individual, partnership, and S-corp taxation
- Experience with high-net-worth clients preferred
- Proficiency in ProConnect, Lacerte, or similar tax software
Tax & Audit Associate
Prepare individual and business tax returns, assist with audit and assurance engagements, and support forensic accounting projects under senior supervision.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 0–2 years public accounting experience
- CPA exam eligibility required
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Familiarity with QuickBooks, Excel, and tax software
Outsourced CFO Analyst
Support our Outsourced CFO practice by preparing financial models, management reports, cash flow analyses, and board-level presentations for closely held business clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- 1–3 years relevant experience
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Experience with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or QuickBooks Online
- Strong written and verbal communication
Accounting Intern
A structured 10–12 week internship for accounting students. Interns assist with tax preparation, bookkeeping, and client research under direct mentorship from senior staff.
Requirements
- Junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's in Accounting
- Minimum 3.3 GPA
- Strong Excel and analytical skills
- Availability for full-time hours during tax season (Jan–April)
- New York area candidates preferred
Our Hiring Process
Application Review
Submit your résumé and a brief cover letter. We review every application personally — no automated filters.
Initial Call
A 20-minute phone screen with our hiring manager to discuss your background, interests, and the role.
Technical Interview
A structured interview covering accounting fundamentals, tax concepts, and a brief case scenario relevant to the role.
Partner Interview
A final conversation with Paul Ethan to assess cultural fit, career goals, and mutual expectations.
Offer & Onboarding
Successful candidates receive a written offer within 48 hours. Onboarding is structured, thorough, and personally guided.
Ready to Apply?
Send your résumé and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include the position title in the subject line. We respond to every qualified applicant.
[email protected]Paul Ethan CPA Firm, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds.