Accountant

Jobot; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $65k–$80k

10% annual bonus

Profit-sharing year-end bonus $2,500+

7.5-hour workdays

Half-day Fridays (summer)

CPA mentorship

Job summary

Jobot in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an Accountant with public accounting experience to support both assurance and tax practices. You’ll work alongside our principals on larger engagements and handle a variety of client projects in a hands-on role that supports growth.

This position offers a base salary of $65,000–$80,000 with a 10% annual bonus and a year-end profitability bonus. Expect 7.5-hour workdays, half-day Fridays during summer, and a culture that emphasizes work-life balance and CPA

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience, including at least one or two tax seasons
• CPA or CPA candidate actively pursuing licensure
• Strong command of debits, credits, and journal entries (required)
• Working knowledge of audit procedures and A&A workpapers
• Experience with UltraTax, Engagement Manager, or other Thomson Reuters products (strongly preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field

Responsibilities

• Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures on assurance engagements
• Prepare individual, business, and multi-state tax returns
• Prepare and record adjusting journal entries and reconcile client books
• Support firm principals on larger and more complex engagements
• Work directly with clients ranging from small businesses to government contractors
• Use Thomson Reuters tools, including UltraTax CS and Engagement Manager

Skills

Public accounting experience

CPA or CPA candidate

Debits, credits & journal entries

Audit procedures & A&A workpapers

Thomson Reuters tools (Engagement/Ultr

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

UltraTax CS

Engagement Manager

Thomson Reuters products

Job description

Accountant

$65000 - $80000 per year | Chesapeake, VA | On-site | Permanent

Accountant – Tax & Assurance (Public Accounting)

A bit about us:

We are an established boutique CPA firm in Chesapeake, Virginia, with long-standing client relationships across Hampton Roads. Our team has 10 people, and 8 of them are CPAs. Our clients range from single-owner S-corps to multi-state government contractors with revenue in the millions. We’re a close-knit, senior-heavy team. Many of us are parents and serve on local boards, so we take getting home to our families seriously.

Why join us?

• Base salary of $65,000 – $80,000, depending on experience
• 10% annual performance bonus, paid quarterly in four installments
• Year-end profitability bonus of $2,500 or more each December
• 7.5-hour workdays for most of the year
• Half-day Fridays (4 hours) from Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Broad exposure to both tax and assurance, with no pigeonholing into one service line
• CPA mentorship and professional development from a team that is 80% CPAs
• Work-life balance that larger firms don’t offer: you work the hours you need, not the hours a big-firm billing model demands

Job Details

Job Details

We’re looking for an Accountant with public accounting experience to support both our assurance and tax practices. You’ll work alongside our principals on larger projects and handle a variety of engagements across a diverse client base. This is a hands‑on role for someone who is ready to grow with a firm that will invest in them.

What you’ll do:

• Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures on assurance engagements
• Prepare individual, business, and multi-state tax returns
• Prepare and record adjusting journal entries and reconcile client books
• Support firm principals on larger and more complex engagements
• Work directly with clients ranging from small businesses to government contractors
• Use Thomson Reuters tools, including UltraTax CS and Engagement Manager

What we’re looking for:

• Public accounting experience, including at least one or two tax seasons
• CPA or CPA candidate actively pursuing licensure
• Strong command of debits, credits, and journal entries (required)
• Working knowledge of audit procedures and A&A workpapers
• Experience with UltraTax, Engagement Manager, or other Thomson Reuters products (strongly preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Ability to work independently without extensive training
• Ability to commute to Chesapeake, VA. Candidates in Northeastern North Carolina (Currituck, Elizabeth City, Moyock) are encouraged to apply. Relocation candidates, including military spouses, are welcome.

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