Staff Accountant, Tax

PBMares LLP•Fairfax, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant, Tax is an early-career public accounting role focused on tax. The position provides hands-on experience preparing tax engagement work papers and developing a foundation in tax regulations and compliance while working under the direct supervision of an assigned partner, manager, or supervisor. The role also involves professional development, participation in firm-wide initiatives, and opportunities to grow within the firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field with a GPA of at least 3.0.
Working knowledge of GAAS, GAAP, and other professional standards and regulations.
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Basic accounting and auditing skills.
Verbal and written interpersonal and business communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
CPA certification or pursuing a CPA.
At least one year of directly related public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Apply accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare accurate work papers for tax engagements under direct supervision.
Present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Learn and uphold the Firm’s expectations for work quality and professional development, along with its cultural and core values.
Follow engagement progress and help identify and research issues as assigned.
Participate in firm-wide initiatives and ongoing education opportunities, including CPE development.