Staff Accountant - Tax & Audit Career with 401(k) Match

Ryan & Wetmore, PC; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription Drug Plan

401(k) Plan and employer match

Dependent Care Plan

Parking Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays Annually

16 days of Paid Time Off – PTO (0-5 ne

21 days of Paid Time Off – PTO (over 5

Training In-House

Training through the AICPA, MACPA, VS?

Paid Professional AccountingMembership

Discount Pricing on CPA Exam Study材料

Job summary

Ryan & Wetmore, PC is seeking Full-Time Staff Accountants for our offices in Bethesda MD, Vienna VA, and Frederick MD. 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.

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).
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise internally with firm leadership, and externally with clients.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and adaptability skills to manage multiple projects at a time, producing deliverables to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.
• Sharp analytical skills and a commitment to professional development.
• Desire to work closely with Partners and clients to provide exceptional service.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information.
• Experience working with a team to meet deliverables and ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Preferred: Experience and understanding of government contracting and DCAA requirements
• Preferred: Experience in our other niches (construction, entrepreneurial growth, Healthcare, organizations, manufacturing, non-profit organizations, professional services, real estate, and IT)

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Perform other duties as needed on engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Gain an understanding of firm policies, procedures, and professional standards through observation and inquiry, and adhere to them.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the firm and profession, and represent the firm in a favorable and professional manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

CPA certification or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ryan & Wetmore, PC is seeking Full-Time Staff Accountants for our offices in Bethesda MD, Vienna VA, and Frederick MD. 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.