Staff Accountant, Assurance-State And Local Government Team (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for accounting and auditing? We have an exciting opportunity for an entry-level Staff Accountant- Audit position at our growing CPA firm. As part of our team, you will have the chance to apply your accounting knowledge, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to meaningful engagements. With a flexible Work Schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a clear path to professional growth, this position offers the perfect foundation for your career. Join us and shape the future of our firm while gaining valuable experience and expanding your skills. Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with us!

This role is positioned inside our State & Local Government Assurance team. At a tactical level of client service, you will perform audit and attestation tasks by utilizing a good working knowledge of auditing procedures and their applications as well as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), government accounting standards board regulations (GASB), and applying the proper understanding and application of working paper organization and documentation. This opening will be based in our Harrisonburg, VA office.

PBMares Core Values

• Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Caring

What that means for you:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, 401K match, & HSA
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible Work Schedule to include Hybrid Work environment.
• Summer Hours- Friday half days (based on a minimum 40-hour work week)
• Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually
• Path to Partner Program
• CPA Certification reimbursement and bonus program
• The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm.

What you'll do:

• Demonstrates an ability to assume full responsibility for directing engagements and special assignments.
• Directs the fieldwork on an audit engagement and is also in charge of on-the-job training of all staff working under them
• Responsible for preparing and reviewing work papers.
• Responsible for preparing financial statements.
• Supervises Staff Accountants on engagements.
• Responsible for reviewing programs and sees that assignments are accomplished within the budgeted time; reviews work papers for accuracy and completeness; and reviews financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosure.
• Follows the progress of engagements and helps resolve accounting and auditing problems as they arise.
• Accountable for practice development by creating relationship opportunities with clients and non-clients to expand our practice, and learning how to interact with prospects.
• Stays up to date on new accounting standards/processing (knowledge and implementation)
• Able to use available guidance in creating disclosures and applying standards.
• Manages personal budget (billable hours) and stays on track with training progression.