Senior Accountant

Ryan & Wetmore, PC; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

In-house and external training programs

Paid professional memberships

Job summary

Ryan & Wetmore, PC in Vienna, Virginia is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to work alongside partners in tax, audit, and consulting engagements. Ideal candidates possess 3–9 years of public accounting experience and strong communication skills.

The role includes audit procedures, preparing tax returns, and mentoring junior staff. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, and structured professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–9 years of recent public accounting experience.
• Active CPA preferred; CPA candidate (150 credits to sit for the CPA exam) required.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures.
• Prepare and review financial statements and audit reports.
• Develop and analyze accrual-basis financial reports.
• Conduct tax planning and research to support client engagements.

Skills

Public accounting experience

CPA or CPA-eligible

Communication skills

Technical accounting skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Tax research databases (e.g., GoFileRoom)

Tax software (e.g., Thomson Reuters)

Job description

Ryan & Wetmore, PC is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant who is ready to take on greater responsibility and grow into a management track. In this role, you will work directly with partners and supervisors on complex tax, audit, and consulting engagements, advise clients on corporate and federal tax matters, and support strategic business decisions. You will also review financial statements, lead portions of audit procedures, and mentor junior team members.

Who You Are

You are a motivated accounting professional with strong attention to detail and a desire to learn. The ideal candidate has 3–9 years of public accounting experience, is a CPA or CPA-eligible, and thrives in a collaborative, client‑facing environment. Strong technical accounting, communication, and leadership skills are essential.

Who We Are

Ryan & Wetmore has been serving clients for over 30 years, providing tax, audit, and consulting services. We are a Top 500 accounting firm in the United States and have been recognized as a Top 50 firm by the Washington Business Journal. As a member of the BDO Alliance, we combine the resources of a large firm with the personalized service of a local practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures, including auditing client‑prepared trial balances, financial statements, and workpapers
• Prepare, review, and proof financial statements, audit reports, and related documentation
• Develop and analyze accrual‑basis financial reports
• Prepare federal and state individual and business tax returns, including supporting workpapers
• Conduct tax planning and research to support client engagements
• Maintain an understanding of current tax regulations and accounting pronouncements
• Communicate directly with clients and build strong working relationships
• Assist in supervising and mentoring junior team members

Qualifications

• 3–9 years of recent public accounting experience
• Active CPA preferred; CPA candidate (150 credits to sit for the CPA exam) required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Strong accounting, analytical, technical, organizational, and multitasking abilities
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and effectively delegate work
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to travel locally within DC, Maryland, and Virginia as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with tax research databases (e.g., GoFileRoom) and tax software such as Thomson Reuters or comparable systems

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Prescription drug plan
• 401(k) plan
• Dependent care plan
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 16 days for 0–5 years of service
  • 21 days for 5+ years of service
• In‑house training programs
• External training through AICPA, MACPA, VSCPA, and GWSCPA
• Summer Fridays off program
• Paid professional memberships and licenses
• Discounted CPA exam study materials
• Paid time off to take the CPA exam
• Bonus upon passing the CPA exam