Staff Accountant, Assurance

PBMares LLP • Fairfax, VA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join our Assurance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to build experience in public accounting, audit, and financial reporting. The Staff Accountant will support client engagements by preparing accurate workpapers, performing audit procedures, assisting with financial statements, and researching accounting and auditing matters. As experience grows, this position will take on increasingly complex assignments and greater responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an accounting concentration or equivalent.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as experience progresses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting, an accounting internship, or one or more years of related public accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• GovCon experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate workpapers for accounting and audit engagements.
• Perform audit procedures for assigned accounts and transactions.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and related notes.
• Research accounting and auditing issues as assigned.
• Communicate engagement status, questions, and issues to the In-Charge.
• Meet established quality, billable-hour, and realization expectations.
• Complete assigned professional development and CPE training.
• Develop increasingly advanced Excel and technical accounting skills.
• Follow firm engagement methodologies and documentation standards.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work schedule
• hybrid work environment
• minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually
• a 401(k) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level