Now Hiring: Staff Accountant

Northwest CPA Group PLLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible benefit plans

401k and 401k Roth plans

Profit Sharing plans

PTO and comp time

Paid holidays

Continuing professional education

Job summary

Northwest CPA Group PLLC in Washington, DC is seeking a CPA-track staff with a background in accounting to prepare business and individual tax returns and participate in engagement teams performing compilations, reviews, or audits. You will review client data, prepare adjusting entries, assist with tax planning, and conduct research while coordinating multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work overtime when

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam and obtain CPA designation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with CCH products and QuickBooks preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Strong organization and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of business and individual income tax returns
• Be a member of an engagement team performing compilation, review, or audit engagements
• Reviewing client data and preparation of adjusting journal entries
• Performing tax planning services
• Performing research
• Supporting multiple projects at once

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Independent work

Overtime willingness

Organizational skills

Project management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA exam eligibility

Tools

CCH products

QuickBooks

Job description

Your primary responsibilities would include:

• Preparation of business and individual income tax returns
• Be a member of an engagement team performing compilation, review, or audit engagements
• Reviewing client data and preparation of adjusting journal entries
• Performing tax planning services
• Performing research
• Supporting multiple projects at once

Qualifications and preferred skills we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam and obtain CPA designation
• Proficient with Microsoft and Office products
• Experience with CCH products and QuickBooks preferred, but not required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt well to changing priorities and deadlines
• Able to work effectively both independently, and as part of a team in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work overtime, as needed
• Strong organization and project management skills

Benefits we offer include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible benefit plans
• 401k and 401k Roth plans
• Profit Sharing plans
• PTO and comp time
• Paid holidays
• Continuing professional education classes