Public Accounting Senior Accountant | Tax & Audit | On-site VA

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Chesapeake, VA team on-site. You will handle tax preparation, GL management, and financial statement prep, while supporting audit engagements and year-end close.

The role emphasizes independence, client interaction, and collaboration with CPAs. CPA-eligibility and public accounting experience are required, with a clear path toward CPA certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• A few years of public accounting experience with the ability to work independently without extensive training.
• Must be CPA eligible / qualified to sit for the CPA exam, with the intention of pursuing certification.
• Strong hands-on experience with tax preparation, including a solid understanding of debits, credits, general ledger accounting, and financial statements.
• Experience with or a strong understanding of Audit & Assurance.
• Ability to independently manage assigned work and meet tax-season deadlines.
• Comfortable operating in a tax-heavy public accounting environment, particularly January through April.
• Experience with Thomson Reuters, UltraTax and/or Engagement is preferred, but the firm is flexible on specific software.
• Ability to work with clients and collaborate with other accounting professionals.
• Must be comfortable working 100% on-site in Chesapeake, VA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns during tax season.
• Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting accounting schedules.
• Perform month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Assist with audit and assurance engagements.
• Analyze account activity and financial variances.
• Assist clients with year-end tax planning and accounting needs.
• Support tax filings and regulatory compliance.
• Work independently while collaborating with other accountants and CPAs when workload demands require it.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax, accounting, and financial matters.
• Assist and provide guidance to less-experienced accounting staff when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Complete continuing professional education and maintain knowledge of current accounting and tax requirements.

Skills

Public accounting experience

CPA eligible

Tax accounting knowledge

Audit & Assurance knowledge

Independent worker

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Thomson Reuters

UltraTax

Engagement

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Chesapeake, VA team on-site. You will handle tax preparation, GL management, and financial statement prep, while supporting audit engagements and year-end close.

The role emphasizes independence, client interaction, and collaboration with CPAs. CPA-eligibility and public accounting experience are required, with a clear path toward CPA certification.