A&A In-Charge Accountant

Lanigan Ryan; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Short-term disability insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lanigan Ryan is seeking an A&A In-Charge Accountant to oversee staff on varied attest engagements, both in-office and on-site with clients. You will guide planning, supervision, and communication to build strong client relationships while advancing to leadership roles.

The role offers advancement, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, with a path to seniority as you successfully complete CPA requirements and contribute to multiple engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA or eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• 2–5 years of public accounting experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to travel, as needed for client engagements (mostly local).

Responsibilities

• Plan engagements and supervise staff on-site.
• Complete compilation engagements with guidance.
• Develop footnotes and review work papers.
• Build client relationships and communicate on-site.
• Support staff training and professional development.

Skills

Highly motivated

Collaborative relationships

Problem solving

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA or eligible to sit for CPA exam

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

Job description

As an A&A In-Charge Accountant, you will be involved in all areas of client service within attestation engagements. You will supervise staff accountants on engagements both in the office and on-site at client location, occasionally managing communication with client on-site and developing client relationships. You may be responsible for several engagements at any given time.

This role offers opportunity for advancement and a defined path to leadership. We offer competitive compensation and a unique benefits package.

Here are a few competency expectations for this position:

Assurance

• Participate in the planning of engagements
• Complete compilation engagements with guidance
• Assume additional responsibility for preparation of work papers and financial statements
• Develop footnotes to financial statements
• Review work papers prepared by staff accountants

General

• Pass the CPA exam at the conclusion of this position and before being promoted to senior accountant
• Demonstrate knowledge of client’s accounting system and industry
• Detect problems and offer solutions to client issues
• Provide training and assistance to staff accountants

Why work here?

• Careers aren’t one-size-fits-all. We’ll partner with you to shape a path that fits your strengths and interests. When you’re engaged, you do your best work—and what’s best for you is best for us.
• Lanigan Ryan has been growing every year since our founding, offering stability and ongoing (personalized) growth opportunities for our team members.
• Initiative is rewarded! If you have a new project idea that you believe would benefit the firm, we want to hear it.
• We take our bonding opportunities very seriously – from happy hours to firm-sponsored vacations to enviable locations, like beachfront Jamaican resorts and all-inclusive Cancun properties. It’s these deep connections among our team members that create unparalleled bonds and team spirit, both in the office, and outside of it, ensuring we can collaborate effectively to create amazing results for our clients.
• Our firm is team-first, which means that you can rely on your teammates (at all levels) for support in solving problems, learning new skills, and meeting deadlines. You don’t need to worry about outperforming the person across the hall. When you win, we all win.
• We love to learn and to share that knowledge – with each other and our clients. Asking and answering questions is encouraged.
• We know the importance of investing in our people – our firm supports your professional development through in-house leadership training, professional conferences, and firm reimbursements for professional organizational dues.
• We want excellence – and we’ll help each other achieve it. We don’t just churn out work; we make sure the work we complete is done correctly, following a best practice approach.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics or equivalent experience

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or qualified to sit for the CPA exam

Job Experience

2-5 years of public accounting experience

Qualifications

Highly motivated with the desire to grow and develop

Interest in building collaborative relationships, striving to find the best possible solutions

Knowledge of accounting and tax software

Ability to travel, as needed for client engagements (mostly local)

Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Short-term disability insurance
Vision insurance

Salary Range

$70,000 - $100,000