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Lanigan Ryan

Location:
United States, Gaithersburg

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

70000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As an In-Charge Accountant, you will be involved in all areas of client service from attestation engagements to tax preparation and review. You will supervise staff accountants on engagements both in the office and on-site at client location, occasionally managing communication with client on-site and developing client relationships. You may be responsible for several engagements at any given time. This role offers opportunity for advancement and a defined path to leadership.

Job Responsibility:

Participate in the planning of engagements
Complete compilation engagements with guidance
Assume additional responsibility for preparation of work papers and financial statements
Develop footnotes to financial statements
Develop management letter comments
Review work papers prepared by staff accountants
Prepare higher level individual, corporate and/or other types of tax returns
Perform preliminary research on tax-related issues
Respond to tax notices
Participate in tax planning
Deepen knowledge of federal, state and local law
Pass the CPA exam at the conclusion of this position and before being promoted to senior accountant
Demonstrate knowledge of client’s accounting system and industry
Detect problems and offer solutions to client issues
Provide training and assistance to staff accountants

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics or equivalent experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or qualified to sit for the CPA exam
2-5 years of public accounting experience
Highly motivated with the desire to grow and develop
Interest in building collaborative relationships, striving to find the best possible solutions
Knowledge of accounting and tax software
Ability to travel, as needed for client engagements (mostly local)
Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship

What we offer:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Short-term disability insurance
Vision insurance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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