Senior Accountant

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

Senior Accountant

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

Senior Accountant | Public Accounting | Tax + Audit | $80K + Quarterly & Year-End Bonuses | Work-Life Balance

A bit about us:

Founded over four decades ago and based in Chesapeake, VA, we are an established public accounting firm providing tax, accounting, financial reporting, audit and advisory services to a diverse client base. Our close-knit team includes experienced accounting professionals and CPAs who work collaboratively across tax and assurance engagements. We offer a hands‑on environment where experienced accountants can own their workload, work directly with clients, continue developing professionally, and build a long-term career in public accounting.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: $65K–$80K base salary (DOE)
• Bonus Potential: Quarterly bonuses plus year-end bonus
• CPA Support: CPA-related reimbursement and continuing education support
• Experienced Team: Join a seasoned, approximately 10-person office, including 8 CPAs
• Work-Life Balance: 7.5-hour workdays outside of tax season
• Summer Fridays
• Predictable Schedule: Standard hours of approximately 8:30 AM–5:30 PM Monday–Friday, with Saturdays during busy season
• Professional Growth: Exposure to both tax and Audit & Assurance work
• Collaborative Environment: Team members help one another manage workloads during peak periods
• Stable, In-Person Culture: 100% on-site in Chesapeake, VA

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.

Qualifications – Needed

• 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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.