Accountant (Audit & Tax) — Flexible Hours & Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Profit sharing bonus

Shorter workday 7.5 hours

Half-day Fridays

Mentorship program

Work-life balance

Job summary

Leoforce in Chesapeake, VA seeks an Accountant with public accounting experience to support assurance and tax practices. You’ll work with principals on larger engagements and handle a diverse client base, with growth potential in a hands-on setting.

You’ll perform audits, prepare tax returns, and manage journal entries while collaborating with clients from small businesses to government contractors. Proficiency in UltraTax/Engagement Manager is favored.

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.
• Working knowledge of audit procedures and A&A workpapers.
• Experience with UltraTax, Engagement Manager, or other Thomson Reuters products.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Ability to commute to Chesapeake, VA.
• Relocation candidates welcome.

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

CPA or CPA candidate

Debits and credits

Audit procedures

Thomson Reuters tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

UltraTax CS

Engagement Manager

Job description

Leoforce in Chesapeake, VA seeks an Accountant with public accounting experience to support assurance and tax practices. You’ll work with principals on larger engagements and handle a diverse client base, with growth potential in a hands-on setting.

You’ll perform audits, prepare tax returns, and manage journal entries while collaborating with clients from small businesses to government contractors. Proficiency in UltraTax/Engagement Manager is favored.