Senior Accountant

Ryan & Wetmore

Vienna, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Adobe Product Family, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Analysis Skills, Auditing, Business Support, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Consulting, Corporate Tax, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Federal Tax, Financial Audit, Financial Statements, Health Plan, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, People Management, Public Accounting, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Tax Returns, Tax Software, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Trial Balances
LOCATION
Vienna, VA
POSTED
1 day ago

Ryan & Wetmore, PC is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant who is ready to take on greater responsibility and grow into a management track. In this role, you will work directly with partners and supervisors on complex tax, audit, and consulting engagements, advise clients on corporate and federal tax matters, and support strategic business decisions. You will also review financial statements, lead portions of audit procedures, and mentor junior team members.Who You AreYou are a motivated accounting professional with strong attention to detail and a desire to learn. The ideal candidate has 3–9 years of public accounting experience, is a CPA or CPA-eligible, and thrives in a collaborative, client‑facing environment. Strong technical accounting, communication, and leadership skills are essential.Who We AreRyan & Wetmore has been serving clients for over 30 years, providing tax, audit, and consulting services. We are a Top 500 accounting firm in the United States and have been recognized as a Top 50 firm by the Washington Business Journal. As a member of the BDO Alliance, we combine the resources of a large firm with the personalized service of a local practice.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform audit, review, and compilation procedures, including auditing client‑prepared trial balances, financial statements, and workpapersPrepare, review, and proof financial statements, audit reports, and related documentationDevelop and analyze accrual‑basis financial reportsPrepare federal and state individual and business tax returns, including supporting workpapersConduct tax planning and research to support client engagementsMaintain an understanding of current tax regulations and accounting pronouncementsCommunicate directly with clients and build strong working relationshipsAssist in supervising and mentoring junior team membersQualifications3–9 years of recent public accounting experienceActive CPA preferred; CPA candidate (150 credits to sit for the CPA exam) requiredBachelor's degree in Accounting or a related fieldExceptional writing and communication skillsStrong accounting, analytical, technical, organizational, and multitasking abilitiesAbility to manage multiple engagements and effectively delegate workPrior supervisory experience preferredAbility to travel locally within DC, Maryland, and Virginia as neededProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and Adobe AcrobatExperience with tax research databases (e.g., GoFileRoom) and tax software such as Thomson Reuters or comparable systemsBenefitsHealth, dental, and life insurancePrescription drug plan401(k) planDependent care plan10 paid holidays annuallyPaid Time Off (PTO)16 days for 0–5 years of service21 days for 5+ years of serviceIn‑house training programsExternal training through AICPA, MACPA, VSCPA, and GWSCPASummer Fridays off programPaid professional memberships and licensesDiscounted CPA exam study materialsPaid time off to take the CPA examBonus upon passing the CPA exam#J-18808-Ljbffr

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