Ryan & Wetmore is seeking a Staff Accountant in the Bethesda, Frederick & Vienna offices. The firm offers competitive benefits, growth opportunities and a great team environment.

All candidates should include trancript, credit hours and CPA eligibility status.

Staff Accountants serve clients by:

• Advising clients on a wide range of corporate and federal tax issues, various duties to include tax research and planning, compliance, consulting, and business transaction structuring services.
• Communicating with clients to discuss tax accounting matters
• Meeting client service expectations through adhering to time budgets and maintaining positive client communications
• Delivering highest level of customer service to clients, including those at the executive level
• Performing audit procedures, over cash, A/R, inventories property and equipment, prepaid, A/P, accrued expenses, debt and general income statement accounts in client financial statements and propose adjusting journal entries when needed.
• Communicating with client personnel in order to identify and assess existing client accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Reviewing accounting transactions and consider appropriate application of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Preparing financial statement footnotes (on areas audited) and internal control observations and recommendations.
• Researching fundamental issues using online tools.
• Performing other duties as needed on engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel
• Gaining an understanding of Firm policies, procedures, and professional standards through observation and inquiry and adheres to them.
• Demonstrating positive attitude towards Firm and profession.
• Representing the Firm in a favorable and professional manner.
• Developing initiative, interpersonal skills, and practical application of technical knowledge.
• Performing other related duties assigned by immediate supervisor and other Firm management as required.
• Confidentiality of Firm and client information is critical.

Candidate Requirements

• CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license
• Must meet the minimum requirements for the CPA exam (e.g., 150 credit hours) before start date of employment
• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 3.0 cumulative GPA strongly preferred with equal or stronger performance in your major
• Participation in extracurricular activities or prior job experience and demonstration of leadership abilities
• Sharp analytical skills enhanced by a commitment to professional development
• Desire to work closely with Partners and clients to provide exceptional service
• Previous hands-on public accounting internship experience is preferred
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function in a team environment and to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.
• Strong skills with general office use software and an ability to adapt to new software applications
• Proficiency with personal computers and spreadsheet software programs.
• Frequent same day travel for work at clients' offices using a personal vehicle.
• Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients' offices using a personal vehicle.
• Able to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles.