Staff Accountant, Tax

Description

We are searching for a Staff Accountant to join our Tax team! The Staff applies a good working knowledge of fundamental tax laws, their applications and work paper organization and documentation to perform a variety of basic accounting functions on Tax client engagements. A Staff will contribute at the tactical level of client work to support the efficient, timely and correct work flow and production of client deliverables while adhering to production hour budgets. Initially given less complex accounting and tax assignments, such as basic individual and pass-through entity returns, the Staff’s work progresses to more difficult assignments and greater responsibility with the goal of working autonomously and comprehensive understanding of the various software applications required.

PBMares Core Values

• Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Caring
  
  
  

What you get:

• Diverse work engagements.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior team members.
• The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm.
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401K match, & HSA
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment.
• Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually
• Path to Partner Program
  
  
  

What you'll do:

• Applies accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepares accurate work papers and tax returns for tax engagements in a timely and efficient basis.
• Coordinates tax preparation work and develops relationships with client contacts.
• Monitors the progress of engagements and communicates updates with senior management to resolve problems before they arise.
• Identifies tax savings opportunities and creates recommendation to discuss with the engagement team.
• Collaborates internally with management to develop a better understanding of tax strategies and interpret new tax law legislation.
• Assists in tax planning and projections for clients.
• Utilizes tax research software to make informed decisions and transform tax challenges into opportunities.
• Performs general accounting duties and completes special projects as assigned.
  
  
  

Position Requirements

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Bachelor’s degree
• with an accounting concentration or equivalent
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• No current work experience required
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic accounting skills
• Interpersonal and business communication skills –verbal and written
• Proficiency with technology including at a minimum
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent in speaking, reading and writing the English language
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting
• Pursuing a CPA
• Academic internship in the accounting field
• 1 or more directly related years of experience in public accounting
  
  
  

About the Organization Your future, our focus! If you're looking to join a firm that is as committed to you as we are to our clients, keep reading! At PBMares you'll find great people, challenging work, rewarding opportunities and a culture that embraces integrity, creativity, and teamwork. We're a perennial top-100 firm according to Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today recently named us one of the fastest growing firms overall. Continuous learning, work-life balance, and challenging opportunities are just a start. We're over 300 strong in 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina and we are looking for new teammates.

EOE Statement Our Firm’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirements of sponsorship at any point in the future.