Tax and Accounting Associate

Aline Accounting Partners; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

401k Safe Harbor Plan

Generous Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Aline Accounting Partners in Chantilly, VA, is seeking a Tax & Accounting Associate to support a variety of tax and accounting engagements for individuals and small business clients. You will handle reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting, plus tax preparation, compliance, research, and client service, collaborating with managers and senior team members to deliver accurate results.

This role emphasizes accuracy, strong client communication, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of accounting and tax experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with clients.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements, priorities, and deadlines during busy periods.
• Strong focus on accuracy, documentation, and quality of work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and financial reports for small business clients
• Maintain general ledger accounts and support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Prepare individual, partnership, S corporation, corporate, and trust tax returns
• Prepare and maintain accurate workpapers and supporting documentation for accounting and tax engagements
• Research federal and state tax matters and summarize findings and recommendations for managers and partners
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, resolve discrepancies, answer routine questions, and provide engagement updates
• Manage multiple accounting and tax assignments while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards
• Identify accounting or tax issues and work with senior team members to determine appropriate solutions
• Collaborate with managers, partners, and other team members throughout the accounting and tax process
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members as needed

Skills

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Client communication

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Tax preparation

Education

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

Job description

At Aline Accounting Partners, we’re building something special—a Tax & Accounting firm where YOU BELONG and where your career can thrive.

Learn more about who we are and what we’re building: https://alineaccounting.com

About the Role

As a Tax & Accounting Associate, you will support a variety of tax and accounting engagements for individuals and small business clients. This role combines hands‑on accounting work, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting, with tax preparation, compliance, research, and client service.

You will manage assigned work across multiple client engagements, communicate directly with clients, and collaborate with managers and senior team members to ensure accurate and timely delivery of accounting and tax services.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and financial reports for small business clients


• Maintain general ledger accounts and support month‑end and year‑end closing activities


• Prepare individual, partnership, S corporation, corporate, and trust tax returns


• Prepare and maintain accurate workpapers and supporting documentation for accounting and tax engagements


• Research federal and state tax matters and summarize findings and recommendations for managers and partners


• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, resolve discrepancies, answer routine questions, and provide engagement updates


• Manage multiple accounting and tax assignments while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards


• Identify accounting or tax issues and work with senior team members to determine appropriate solutions


• Collaborate with managers, partners, and other team members throughout the accounting and tax process


• Provide guidance and support to junior team members as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• 0 -3 years of accounting and tax experience, preferably within public accounting


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• Hands‑on experience with reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting is preferred but not required


• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with clients


• Ability to manage multiple client engagements, priorities, and deadlines during busy periods


• Strong focus on accuracy, documentation, and quality of work


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

At Aline, we support your success with a combination of professional growth opportunities and work‑life balance:

• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within a fast‑growing firm.


• 401k Safe Harbor Plan: We match 4% of your contributions when you put in 5%.


• Generous Time Off: To provide maximum flexibility.


• 11 Paid Holidays: Time to rest, recharge, and pursue your passions.

Why Aline Accounting Partners?

At Aline, we don’t just offer jobs—we provide careers with flexibility, growth, and work‑life balance. You’ll be part of a growing firm that values your contributions and invests in your success.