Staff Accountant I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Support audits, reviews, and compilations.

• Prepare tax returns for individuals, corporations, trusts, and partnerships.

• Conduct tax research and aid in tax planning activities.

• Complete corporate accounting assignments.

• Generate financial statements.

• Communicate with reviewers, Managers, or Principals as necessary.

• Work additional hours during the tax season.

• Execute tasks in alignment with the firm’s methods, policies, and procedures.

• Prepare workpapers and individual tax returns.

• Prepare tax return extensions as required.

• Perform bookkeeping duties for individuals and/or estate trusts.

• Set up and organize engagement binders as needed.

• Prepare workpapers for estate/trust income tax returns.

• Collaborate with team members and engage in team-oriented objectives and activities.

• Prepare client correspondence and communicate with colleagues in a timely and responsive manner.

• Make daily decisions and adjust activities to enhance profitability.

• Identify opportunities to accomplish multiple tasks effectively.

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.

• One or more years of relevant experience.

• A solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles.

• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities.

• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong knowledge of US tax regulations.

• Familiarity with state and federal tax form procedures and the accurate preparation of these forms.

• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and meet deadlines for various clients.

• Knowledge of accounting processes along with advanced mathematical skills.

• Experience in consulting tax handbooks or other resources to determine the correct procedures for preparing complex returns.

• Proficient in using various accounting software and skilled in troubleshooting common accounting program issues.

• Personal integrity when handling confidential financial information.

• Professional experience in financial forecasting and risk analysis.

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.

• Occasional non-local travel may be necessary, not exceeding 5-10% of the year.

• Occasional lifting of boxes and/or paperwork weighing up to 25 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly-competitive compensation package.

• Excellent prospects for career advancement and promotion.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Option to work remotely.

• Work-life balance.

• Health coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• 15 days of PTO to start.

• 12 paid holidays.

• 401(k) plan with a 3% contribution each year.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.

• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.

• Free parking.

• Flexible summer hours.

• Meals and snacks provided during the busy tax season.

• Business casual “Dress for your day” attire.

• Flexible work schedule throughout the year.