Staff Accountant Well Established CPA Firm! About the Company and Opportunity: Our client has been serving clients as a CPA firm in the Washington, DC metropolitan area since 1978. Their mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present, while taking a rigorous approach to designing and achieving future client goals. Due to growth, they are hiring a Staff Accountant Staff Accountant in their Rockville location. Pay is $60-70k yearly. The leadership team is dedicated to employee success. Senior leadership is comprised of CPAs who are highly professional and tenured The company has a high sense of community and values teamwork Employees participate in community outreach and active volunteer programs They are invested in giving back and served over 100 different charities last year The company is known for investing in their employees and promoting from within They offer excellent benefits, including: 401K, team member discounts, company-paid healthcare, career advancement, flexible spending account, and highly competitive base salaries Some of the employee reviews, include things like: You learn a lot in the first year if you are new to the field because you get the opportunity to do a lot more than you would at a bigger firm Half day Fridays/Full days off during the summer. Job Requirements Overview of the Staff Accountant role: Assist in audit planning and conducting audit fieldwork for both non-profit and for-profit clients Assist in compilation and review engagements Financial Statement preparation and analysis Prepare non-profit income tax returns and business filings General ledger maintenance for CFO clients including bank and other account reconciliations, preparing journal entries and analyzing account balances and budget variances Preferred Qualifications for the Staff Accountant: 1-3 years in the public accounting field Must be actively pursuing CPA license Bachelors degree in accounting (at a minimum, plus the 150 credit hour requirement must be met or actively working towards) Self-motivated and strong analytical ability GAAP financial statement audit planning and fieldwork experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Personable and ability to work well in a team environment Maintain professional demeanor and confidence communicating with clients