Staff Accountant, Assurance

PBMares LLP • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

PBMares is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join its Assurance team. This early-career public accounting role supports client engagements through preparation of workpapers, audit procedures, financial statement assistance, and research into accounting and auditing matters. The position takes on increasingly complex assignments and greater responsibility as experience grows. It is exempt and may involve a low level of travel, generally to other offices or local client locations. The salary range is $61,000–$79,600; actual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

PBMares identifies Integrity, Trust, Respect, Accountability, and Caring as its core values. The firm describes opportunities to grow and shape its future, a flexible work schedule that includes a hybrid work environment, and a minimum annual investment of 40 hours in learning and development. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an accounting concentration or equivalent.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Experience working at least one busy season in public accounting.
• 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.
• GovCon experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate workpapers for accounting and audit engagements.
• Perform audit procedures for assigned accounts and transactions.
• Assist with preparing 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work schedule, including a hybrid work environment
• Minimum of 40 hours of learning and development annually
• Other employee benefit programs

What This Job Offers

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