Staff Accountant - Full Time

Ryan & Wetmore, PC; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Life Insurance

Parking Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays Annually

Training In-House

Training through the AICPA, MACPA, VSB

GWSCPA

Paid Professional Accounting Licenses

CPA Exam Study Materials discount

Paid CPA Exam time

Firm Trip after Tax Season

Job summary

Ryan & Wetmore, PC is seeking Full-Time Staff Accountants to join our offices in Bethesda MD, Vienna VA, and Frederick MD. You will work across tax, attest, and accounting engagements for a diverse client base, gaining hands-on experience and direct client interaction while developing expertise in tax strategy and GAAP accounting.

The firm values motivated self-starters with CPA exam ambition. You will review transactions, prepare footnotes, research GAAP and tax issues, and advise clients on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience related to tax and accounting.
• CPA certified or eligibility to pursue CPA.
• Proficiency with personal computers and Excel.
• Strong organizational, time management, and adaptability skills.
• Experience in niches like construction, healthcare, real estate, IT, and more.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures across cash, A/R, inventories, property and equipment, prepaid, A/P, accrued expenses, debt and income statements.
• Review accounting transactions and apply GAAP.
• Prepare financial statement footnotes and internal control observations.
• Research fundamental issues using online tools.
• Advise clients on corporate and federal tax issues, tax research and planning.
• Communicate with client personnel on tax accounting matters and internal controls.
• Meet client service expectations by adhering to time budgets and delivering quality service.
• Learn firm policies and standards through observation and inquiry.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ryan & Wetmore, PC is seeking Full-Time Staff Accountants for our offices in Bethesda MD, Vienna VA, and Frederick MD. In this role, you will work across multiple industries on engagements in tax, attest, and accounting, with clients from entrepreneurs to growing businesses. This position offers hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to develop expertise in areas such as tax strategy, audit & assurance, and client accounting services.

Are you ready to jumpstart your career in the world of accounting, tax law, and economics? Ryan & Wetmore, PC, a leading accounting firm in the greater Washington DC region that specializes in tax planning and business growth strategies, is seeking enthusiastic and driven individuals to join our team. If you're a motivated self-starter with a passion for accounting, a thirst for knowledge in tax regulations, and an interest in the intersection of politics and economics, this opportunity is for you.

For over 30 years, Ryan & Wetmore has provided accounting, tax, and consulting services through our team of innovative thought leaders who are committed to our approach, providing excellent services to clients of a diverse range of industries all over the US. Perform audit procedures, over cash, A/R, inventories property and equipment, prepaid, A/P, accrued expenses, debt and general income statement accounts in client financial statements and propose adjusting journal entries when needed

Review accounting transactions and consider appropriate application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Prepare financial statement footnotes (on areas audited) and internal control observations and recommendations

Research fundamental issues using online tools

Advise clients on a wide range of corporate and federal tax issues, various duties to include tax research and planning, compliance, consulting, and business transaction structuring services

Communicate with client personnel to discuss tax accounting matters, including identifying and assessing existing client accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements

Meet client service expectations by adhering to time budgets, maintaining positive communications, and delivering highest level of customer service to clients, including those at the executive level

Gain an understanding of firm policies, procedures, and professional standards through observation and inquiry, and adhere to them

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
• 0-3 years of experience related to tax & accounting
• CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license
• Meet the minimum requirements for the CPA exam (e.g., 150 credit hours) before start date of employment
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Excellent organizational, time management, and adaptability skills to manage multiple projects at a time, producing deliverables to meet internal and external deadlines
• Experience in our other niches (construction, entrepreneurial growth, Healthcare, organizations, manufacturing, non-profit organizations, professional services, real estate, and IT)

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Life Insurance
• Parking Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually
• Training In-House
• Training through the AICPA, MACPA, VSCPA, GWSCPA
• Paid Professional Accounting Memberships and Licenses
• Discount Pricing on CPA Exam Study Materials
• Paid Time Off to Take the CPA Exam
• After Tax Season Firm Trip