Senior Tax Accountant

Ryan & Wetmore, PC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional public accounting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in Washington, DC. The role involves auditing, tax preparation, and client communication, requiring a degree in Accounting and CPA certification. The company offers flexible hybrid options and a supportive work environment with various benefits including a 401(k) plan and paid time off.

Benefits

Prescription Drug Plan

401(k) Plan

Dependent Care Plan

Parking Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Training In-House

Paid Professional Accounting Memberships

Bonus Upon Passing the CPA Exam

Qualifications

• 3 – 9 years of recent public accounting experience.
• Active CPA preferred; CPA candidate required.
• Exceptional writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs audit, review, or compilation procedures.
• Prepares Federal and State individual and business tax returns.
• Direct client communication and relationship development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Tools

Tax software (e.g., Thomson Reuters)

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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About the Company - Regional Public Accounting firm offers challenging growth opportunity and a great team environment for a Senior Accountant with both tax and accounting/audit experience in a public accounting environment. Ability to work from any of our 3 locations, with flexible hybrid options available, though fully remote work is not offered.

This Posting is for our Vienna, VA office.

About the Role - Responsibilities for Senior Accountant:

• Performs audit, review, or compilation procedures, including auditing client-prepared trial balances, financial statements and workpapers
• Prepares, reviews and proofs financial statements, audit reports and other documents
• Solid understanding of preparing accrual basis reports
• Prepares Federal and State individual and business tax returns including workpapers
• Tax planning and research
• Understanding tax regulations for tax planning and research; Updated on accounting pronouncements and current changes
• Direct client communication and ability to develop strong working relationship with clients

Qualifications for Senior Accountant:

• 3 – 9 years of recent public accounting experience as a staff or senior accountant
• Active CPA preferred; CPA candidate (150 credits to sit for the CPA exam) is required
• Degree in Accounting or related field with ability to sit for CPA exam
• Exceptional writing skills
• Strong accounting, analytical, technical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities
• Prior basic supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to handle multiple engagements and effectively delegate work as needed
• Travel locally (DC/MD/VA) as needed
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with tax research databases such as GoFileRoom, tax software such as Thomson Reuters or comparable programs and standard tax work papers

Benefits for Senior Accountant

• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(k) Plan
• Dependent Care Plan
• Parking Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually
• 16 days of Paid Time Off – PTO (0-5 years of employment)
• 21 days of Paid Time Off – PTO (over 5 years of employment)
• Training In-House
• Training through the AICPA, MACPA, VSCPA, GWSCPA
• Summer Fridays-Off Program
• Paid Professional Accounting Memberships and Licenses
• Discount Pricing on CPA Exam Study Materials
• Paid Time Off to Take the CPA Exam
• Bonus Upon Passing the CPA Exam

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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