Staff Accountant, Assurance

Paychex Inc.; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Hybrid work environment

Learning & development

Job summary

PBMares is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Assurance team in a hybrid role. The position supports audits, financial reporting and client engagements, with early-career growth opportunities in public accounting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA exam eligibility, and 1+ year of public accounting experience. It offers full benefits and a flexible schedule, with travel to local offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with an accounting concentration or equivalent.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• 1+ years of related public accounting experience.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as experience progresses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate workpapers for accounting and audit engagements.
• Perform audit procedures for assigned accounts and transactions.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and related notes.
• Research accounting and auditing issues as assigned.
• Communicate engagement status, questions, and issues to the In-Charge.
• Meet established quality, billable-hour, and realization expectations.
• Complete assigned professional development and CPE training.
• Develop increasingly advanced Excel and technical accounting skills.
• Follow firm engagement methodologies and documentation standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Public accounting exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Organization Your future, our focus! If you're looking to join a firm that is as committed to you as we are to our clients, keep reading! At PBMares you'll find great people, challenging work, rewarding opportunities and a culture that embraces integrity, creativity, and teamwork. We're a perennial top-100 firm according to Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today recently named us one of the fastest growing firms overall. Continuous learning, work-life balance, and challenging opportunities are just a start. We're over 300 strong in 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina and we are looking for new teammates.

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Secondary Location: Fairfax

Employment Type: Exempt, Full-Time

We are seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join our Assurance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to build experience in public accounting, audit, and financial reporting.

The Staff Accountant will support client engagements by preparing accurate workpapers, performing audit procedures, assisting with financial statements, and researching accounting and auditing matters. As experience grows, this position will take on increasingly complex assignments and greater responsibility.

PBMares Core Values:

• Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Caring

What that means for you:

• The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm.
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401K match.
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment.
• Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually

What You’ll Do

• Prepare accurate workpapers for accounting and audit engagements.
• Perform audit procedures for assigned accounts and transactions.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and related notes.
• Research accounting and auditing issues as assigned.
• Communicate engagement status, questions, and issues to the In-Charge.
• Meet established quality, billable-hour, and realization expectations.
• Complete assigned professional development and CPE training.
• Develop increasingly advanced Excel and technical accounting skills.
• Follow firm engagement methodologies and documentation standards.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an accounting concentration or equivalent.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• 1 or more years of related public accounting experience.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as experience progresses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Accounting, GovCon experience

This is an exempt position and may require a low level of travel, generally to other offices or local client locations

The salary range for this position is $61,000-$79,600. Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs. Placement within the range is at PBMares' discretion and is based on the specific circumstances of each candidate and position. PBMares also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off, and other employee benefit programs.

EOE Statement Our Firm’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirements of sponsorship at any point in the future.

This position is currently accepting applications.