Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant (Audit or Tax) | Hantzmon Wiebel LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Hantzmon Wiebel LLP, located in Charlottesville, VA. Hantzmon Wiebel is recognized as the preeminent independent accounting and professional services firm in Central Virginia, dedicated to making a positive difference for clients and the community. This Staff Accountant role is crucial for delivering high-quality professional services, fostering client success, and nurturing future leaders within a supportive and challenging environment. The position aims to provide solutions and create value for businesses, individuals, and nonprofits through professional expertise and an entrepreneurial spirit.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Charlottesville, VA
• Pay: $66000 yearly
• Mission: This person solves the problem of providing high-quality professional accounting and tax services to clients, supporting their financial compliance and helping to achieve their desired results.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, specialized tax and accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Familiarization: Become familiar with the firm’s established policies, procedures, and available technical resources.
• Team Support: Assist your team in performing audits, reviews, compilations, and other assigned professional tasks for clients.
• Financial Preparation: Prepare initial journal entries and complete financial statements based on collected information.
• Tax Filings: Prepare various tax returns, including payroll and sales tax, on both a quarterly and annual basis.
• Project Management: Inventory and track client projects, manage filing requirements, and monitor related due dates to ensure timely completion.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, demonstrating a foundational knowledge of basic accounting concepts.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to adapt to specialized tax and accounting software. No specific years of experience are listed, indicating suitability for an early-career professional.
• Skills: Strong communication and analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and exceptional organizational abilities. A strong work ethic, professional demeanor, and the capacity to problem-solve and work under pressure are essential.
• Bonus: CPA candidate status is preferred, with a commitment to progressing toward passing the CPA exam.