Staff Accountant, Tax

About the role

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to kickstart your career in public accounting with a focus on tax? Our firm is seeking motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow in the field of tax accounting. As a junior public accountant specializing in tax, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands-on experience in preparing tax returns, and develop a solid foundation in tax regulations and compliance. If you are ambitious, detail-oriented, and passionate about pursuing a career in tax accounting, we welcome you to join our team and embark on a rewarding journey towards becoming a successful tax specialist in the public accounting industry.

Responsibilities

• Applies accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare accurate work papers for tax engagements under the direct supervision of a partner, manager, or supervisor as assigned
• Effectively presents information and responds to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Learns and upholds the Firm’s expectations for work quality and professional development as well as the Firm’s cultural and core values
• Follows the progress of engagements and helps to identify and research issues as assigned
• Participate in firm-wide initiatives and ongoing education opportunities including CPE development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with no less than a 3.0 GPA, Master’s Degree preferred
• Working knowledge of GAAS, GAAP, and other professional standards and regulations
• Displays the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Basic accounting and auditing skills
• Interpersonal and business communication skills – verbal and written

Qualifications

• CPA or pursuing a CPA
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• 1 or more directly related years of experience in public accounting

Benefits

• Full benefits: medical, dental, 401K match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment
• Summer Hours – Friday half days (based on a minimum 40 hour work week)
• Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually
• Path to Partner Program
• CPA Certification reimbursement and bonus program
• The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm

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.