Staff Accountant – Tax & Client Accounting

Job Description

Staff Accountant – Tax & Client Accounting Services | Express Employment Professionals Tysons, VA

The Tone:
This Staff Accountant role is with a well-established, small CPA firm located in Burke, VA. The firm is a close-knit team, and this position is pivotal for an early-career professional seeking a varied foundation in accounting. This role offers the unique opportunity to develop skills across both individual and business tax preparation and ongoing client accounting, rather than being limited to a narrow function. Your contributions will be visible and directly support the firm’s diverse clientele.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person: Burke, VA
• Team: Works directly with experienced accounting professionals in a small CPA firm.
• Mission: To provide foundational support in individual and business tax preparation, alongside ongoing bookkeeping and accounting services for clients.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare Tax Returns: Assist with the preparation of federal and state tax returns for individuals and business entities, gathering and reviewing client financial information and supporting documentation.
• Manage Client Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of small-business clients, including recording and categorizing transactions.
• Perform Account Reconciliations: Reconcile bank and credit card accounts and maintain general ledgers, reviewing financial information for accuracy and identifying discrepancies.
• Support Financial Reporting & Advisory: Assist with monthly and quarterly bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax-related research or client advisory activities as skills develop.
• Ensure Client Deliverables: Communicate with clients to obtain financial information and resolve routine questions, ensuring all deliverables are accurate, organized, and completed within established deadlines.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, with foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements relevant to an early-career professional.
• Experience: Demonstrated exposure to a public accounting tax season, acquired through an internship, seasonal position, or full-time employment.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial data management, clear communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Bonus: Prior experience with bookkeeping, account reconciliations, or general ledger maintenance; familiarity with tax preparation or accounting software; or progress toward the CPA designation.