Staff Accountant: Tax & Client Accounting (DC Area)

Express Employment Professionals Tysons, VA; Burke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals Tysons, VA is partnering with a small CPA firm in Burke, VA to hire a Staff Accountant. This role offers a balanced mix of tax work and client accounting, ideal for early-career professionals seeking hands-on experience in federal and state returns and ongoing bookkeeping.

You will work with seasoned accountants in a close-knit team, gain exposure to individuals and small businesses, and develop a well-rounded skill set across tax preparation and general

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Some exposure to a tax season in a public accounting environment.
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with financial data.
• Strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Clear communication skills and a professional, client-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of federal and state tax returns for individuals and business entities.
• Gather, organize, and review client financial information and supporting documentation.
• Assist with tax-related research, client questions, and correspondence as needed.
• Support tax planning and other client advisory activities as you develop your skills.
• Help ensure client deliverables are accurate, organized, and completed within established deadlines.
• Maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of small-business clients.
• Record and categorize transactions, reconcile bank and credit card accounts, and maintain general ledgers.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Review financial information for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Help keep client accounts organized and up to date throughout the year.
• Communicate with clients to obtain financial information and resolve routine questions.
• Manage multiple client assignments and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively with the firm's team to keep engagements moving efficiently.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Some exposure to tax season in a public accounting environment

Foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with financial data

Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving

Clear communication and a professional, client-focused attitude

Tools

Excel

Job description

Express Employment Professionals Tysons, VA is partnering with a small CPA firm in Burke, VA to hire a Staff Accountant. This role offers a balanced mix of tax work and client accounting, ideal for early-career professionals seeking hands-on experience in federal and state returns and ongoing bookkeeping.

You will work with seasoned accountants in a close-knit team, gain exposure to individuals and small businesses, and develop a well-rounded skill set across tax preparation and general