Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Quarterly bonuses

CPA-related reimbursement

Continued education support

Small, experienced team

7.5-hour workdays outside tax season

Summer Fridays

8:30 AM–5:30 PM schedule

In-person, Chesapeake, VA

Job summary

Leoforce in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage tax and accounting functions in a hands-on, on-site role. The position emphasizes CPA-eligible professionals with public accounting exposure who can independently handle tax-season workloads and client engagements.

The ideal candidate will oversee general ledger activities, financial statements, and audits while collaborating with CPAs. This role offers a structured schedule and opportunities for growth within a small,

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 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

CPA eligible

Public accounting

Tax preparation

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA exam eligibility

Tools

Thomson Reuters

UltraTax

Engagement

Job description

Senior Accountant

Chesapeake,VA, US

6969281

2 days ago

Job Description

Experience

Mid Level

Salary

$65,000 - $80,000 per year

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.

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