Staff Accountant - Assurance (Hybrid, CPA Track)

PBMares LLP; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

PBMares LLP in Fairfax, Virginia, seeks a Staff Accountant to join our Assurance team. This is an excellent early-career opportunity to build experience in public accounting, audit, and financial reporting.

You will prepare workpapers, perform audit procedures, assist with financial statements, and research accounting matters. The role offers hybrid work, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to grow within a top-100 firm.

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 worker

Public accounting knowledge

CPA eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent

Master’s degree in Accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PBMares LLP in Fairfax, Virginia, seeks a Staff Accountant to join our Assurance team. This is an excellent early-career opportunity to build experience in public accounting, audit, and financial reporting.

You will prepare workpapers, perform audit procedures, assist with financial statements, and research accounting matters. The role offers hybrid work, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to grow within a top-100 firm.