Managing Tax Accountant/CPA

Watson Mowry PC; Toano (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education credits

On-the-job training

Job summary

Watson Mowry, PC, a growing CPA firm in Virginia, seeks a Managing Tax Accountant/CPA to lead tax preparation and review for individuals, companies, and fiduciaries. You will work closely with clients year-round, offering planning, reporting, and strategic guidance.

The role emphasizes client relationships, quality service, and work-life balance, with predictable tax-season hours and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 8+ years of tax experience
• CPA, CPA candidate, or IRS Enrolled Agent
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual, corporate, and fiduciary tax returns
• Experience communicating tax results and recommendations directly to clients
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, corporate, and fiduciary income tax returns
• Provide tax planning and preparation services to clients
• Conduct tax delivery meetings and communicate tax results and recommendations to clients
• Analyze financial and tax information and identify issues and opportunities
• Manage multiple client engagements and meet established deadlines
• Work independently while collaborating with the Watson Mowry team
• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential client records
• Provide exceptional service and build strong client relationships

Skills

Tax expertise

Communication skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidate or IRS Enrolled Agent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

When you dream of the perfect job, do characteristics immediately come to mind like:

• Working 60 hours weeks?
• Doing basic menial tasks over and over for years until you are trusted with impactful work?
• Not having a real voice in the day-to-day business and culture of your firm?
• Being expected to sacrifice life events and goals 'for the good of the firm?'

In short, we think you will be happy here. And that's not something that can be said for all CPA firms.Join a growing CPA firm where your experience matters.

Watson Mowry, PC is a growing Certified Public Accounting firm providing tax preparation, tax planning, corporate accounting, and payroll services to individuals and businesses.

We are looking for an experienced Managing Tax Accountant/CPA to join our team. This is an opportunity for an experienced tax professional to take a meaningful role in client service, tax preparation and review, and the continued growth of our firm.

If you are looking for a position where you can use your experience, build lasting client relationships, have a voice within the organization, and maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life, we would like to hear from you.

Why Watson Mowry?

We believe a successful accounting career shouldn't require sacrificing your personal life.

Our schedule is designed to provide predictability and flexibility throughout the year:

• Tax season: Set work hours from January through April 15
• Summer hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Fridays off during June, July, and August
• Winter hours: Fridays end at noon during November and December
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• A collaborative, challenging, and dynamic work environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and feedback
• Opportunities to develop meaningful, long‑term client relationships
• A workplace that values personal and family time as well as professional development

About the Position

The Managing Tax Accountant/CPA will be responsible for the preparation and review of income tax returns and will work directly with clients on tax matters throughout the year.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and review individual, corporate, and fiduciary income tax returns
• Provide tax planning and preparation services to clients
• Conduct tax delivery meetings and communicate tax results and recommendations to clients
• Analyze financial and tax information and identify issues and opportunities
• Manage multiple client engagements and meet established deadlines
• Work independently while collaborating with the Watson Mowry team
• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential client records
• Provide exceptional service and build strong client relationships

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is an experienced tax professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent communication and client‑service skills.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 8+ years of tax experience
• CPA, CPA candidate, or IRS Enrolled Agent
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual, corporate, and fiduciary tax returns
• Experience communicating tax results and recommendations directly to clients
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred experience:

• CPA license
• QuickBooks
• Office Tools

Salary: $90,000-$125,000 per year

depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing education credits
• On-the-job training

Ready for a Better Accounting Career?

If you’re an experienced tax professional looking for a firm where your expertise, client relationships, and work‑life balance are valued, we’d like to meet you.