Staff Accountant - Tax, Audit & Client Advisory Growth

Ryan & Wetmore, PC; Frederick (MD); 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

PTO (0-5 years)

PTO (over 5 years)

Training In-House

AICPA/MACPA/VSCPA/GWSCPA training

Job summary

Ryan & Wetmore, PC seeks Full-Time Staff Accountants for our Bethesda MD, Vienna VA, and Frederick MD offices. You will work across tax, attest, and accounting engagements for clients from start-ups to growing businesses, gaining hands-on experience and direct client interaction.

You will develop expertise in tax strategy, audit & assurance, and client accounting services while collaborating with partners and staff in a dynamic, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• 0-3 years of experience in tax and accounting preferred.
• CPA eligibility or commitment to CPA licensure is required.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with clients and leadership.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities for multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures across cash, A/R, inventories, and other accounts in client statements and propose adjusting entries.
• Review transactions for GAAP compliance.
• Prepare financial statement footnotes and internal control observations.
• Research accounting issues using online tools.
• Advise clients on corporate and federal tax issues including planning and compliance.
• Communicate with client personnel to discuss tax accounting matters and processes.
• Meet client service expectations by adhering to budgets and deadlines.
• Learn firm policies and standards through observation and inquiry.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Audit procedures

Tax planning basics

Excel proficiency

Client communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

CPA candidate or eligibility for CPA

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software (QuickBooks, etc.)

Job description

Ryan & Wetmore, PC seeks Full-Time Staff Accountants for our Bethesda MD, Vienna VA, and Frederick MD offices. You will work across tax, attest, and accounting engagements for clients from start-ups to growing businesses, gaining hands-on experience and direct client interaction.

You will develop expertise in tax strategy, audit & assurance, and client accounting services while collaborating with partners and staff in a dynamic, professional environment.