Accountant, Public Accounting, Financial Reporting

Accountant – Tax & Assurance (Public Accounting) This Jobot Job is hosted by:
Omar Biggers Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year A bit about us:
We are an established boutique CPA firm in Chesapeake, Virginia, with long-standing client relationships across Hampton Roads. Our team has 10 people, and 8 of them are CPAs. Our clients range from single-owner S-corps to multi-state government contractors with revenue in the millions. We’re a close-knit, senior-heavy team. Many of us are parents and serve on local boards, so we take getting home to our families seriously.

Why join us? Base salary of $65,000 – $80,000, depending on experience 10% annual performance bonus, paid quarterly in four installments Year-end profitability bonus of $2,500 or more each December 7.5-hour workdays for most of the year Half-day Fridays (4 hours) from Memorial Day through Labor Day Broad exposure to both tax and assurance, with no pigeonholing into one service line CPA mentorship and professional development from a team that is 80% CPAs Work-life balance that larger firms don’t offer: you work the hours you need, not the hours a big-firm billing model demands Job Details Job Details We’re looking for an Accountant with public accounting experience to support both our assurance and tax practices.

You’ll work alongside our principals on larger projects and handle a variety of engagements across a diverse client base. This is a hands-on role for someone who is ready to grow with a firm that will invest in them.

What you’ll do:

Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures on assurance engagements Prepare individual, business, and multi-state tax returns Prepare and record adjusting journal entries and reconcile client books Support firm principals on larger and more complex engagements Work directly with clients ranging from small businesses to government contractors Use Thomson Reuters tools, including Ultra Tax CS and Engagement Manager

What we’re looking for:

Public accounting experience, including at least one or two tax seasons CPA or CPA candidate actively pursuing licensure Strong command of debits, credits, and journal entries (required) Working knowledge of audit procedures and A&A work papers

Experience with Ultra Tax, Engagement Manager, or other Thomson Reuters products (strongly preferred) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field Ability to work independently without extensive training Ability to commute to Chesapeake, VA. Candidates in Northeastern North Carolina (Currituck, Elizabeth City, Moyock) are encouraged to apply. Relocation candidates, including military spouses, are welcome. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.

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