Senior Accountant - Audit & Tax

Senior Accountant – Successful, Local Public Accounting Firm – Pay to $100K + Bonus

Role and Responsibilities:

A prestigious and growing public accounting firm headquartered in Virginia Beach is seeking a SENIOR ACCOUNTANT with public accounting experience to join its team.

The senior accountant will focus on all areas of audit and financial statement reviews for companies in various industries; and prepare taxes for companies and high-net-worth individuals.

This is a great role for a public accountant with a strong interest in providing inclusive services to clients including audit, tax, and financial statement reviews; that is seeking a local boutique CPA firm committed to employee development.  Company offers strong growth opportunities, a generous benefits package, reasonable hours year-round, and comp time during tax season.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Participate in all phases of audits including assessing the design and effectiveness of internal controls by performing audit procedures and making appropriate recommendations for remediation of any identified control deficiencies
• Document audit findings and communicate audit observations and recommendations
• Tax return preparation, and tax planning and recommendations
• Prepare and file indirect taxes including sales & use, property, and payroll taxes
• Review and reconcile accounting records
• Review and prepare financial statements
• Create and/or enhance chart of accounts as needed
• Assist with tax audits

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with CPA highly preferred, or a clear path to earning CPA in the near future
• 3+ years of public accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, accounting transactions, general ledger, and financial statements
• Strong interest in both tax and audit
• Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to build rapport and trust at all levels, and a collaborative and influencing communication style
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Computer savvy with advance ability with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage deadlines
• HUD audit experience a plus

Apply today or call me directly, Barbara Field, President, Finance & Accounting, 757-477-4957.

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• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with CPA highly preferred, or a clear path to earning CPA in the near future
• 3+ years of public accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, accounting transactions, general ledger, and financial statements
• Strong interest in both tax and audit
• Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to build rapport and trust at all levels, and a collaborative and influencing communication style
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Computer savvy with advance ability with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage deadlines
• HUD audit experience a plus