Tax Accountant

About the role

Archer Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 from local practice mergers, leveraging over 70 years of legacy. With 40+ offices and over 600+ professionals, we serve 65,000+ clients. Our approach blends small-firm relationships with national capabilities in bookkeeping, tax, advisory, and growth planning. We adapt to client preferences for in-person or online interactions, ensuring they connect with professionals who understand their specific needs.

Kilmer & Associates is a respected accounting and advisory firm based in Winchester, Virginia, providing tax, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, audit, valuation, and business consulting services to individuals, entrepreneurs, and closely held businesses throughout the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding region. Since its founding in 1998, the firm has earned a reputation for delivering personalized financial guidance, responsive client service, and practical solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients. By combining deep technical expertise with a relationship-driven approach, Kilmer & Associates has become one of the leading accounting firms in the Winchester area. In 2024, Kilmer & Associates joined Archer Lewis as part of the organization’s national growth strategy, becoming one of several established regional firms integrated into the Archer Lewis alternative practice structure. Through this partnership, Kilmer & Associates continues to provide the trusted, local service and hands-on client relationships that have defined the firm for decades while benefiting from expanded national resources, operational support, and access to a broader network of professionals and specialized expertise.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the general ledger for assigned clients.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and management reports.
• Research, identify, and resolve accounting discrepancies and reporting issues.