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Lanigan Ryan

Location:
United States, Gaithersburg

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

80000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As a Senior 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:

Involved in all areas of client service from attestation engagements to tax preparation and review
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
May be responsible for several engagements at any given time
Understand generally accepted auditing standards, common audit procedures, techniques, and the firm’s quality control standards
Complete or review engagement programs for approval
Prepare audit risk assessments for approval
Prepare and/or review work papers, financial statements, including footnote disclosures
Perform tax research, draw conclusions and document findings in written format
Prepare complex tax projections and tax returns
Review tax returns prepared by others
Identify and resolve problem areas or issues
Understand GAAP, unique or specialized accounting principles and financial statement presentations
Understand and adhere to professional standards for CPAs
Perform technical research
Demonstrate good, thorough review skills
Plan, schedule and complete engagements independently
Mastering prospect to client meetings
Attend firm-sponsored, industry, community, and/or volunteer events
Provide training and assistance to staff

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
4-5 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)
Willingness to participate in business development activities (guidance and training will be provided)
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
Opportunity for advancement and a defined path to leadership
Firm-sponsored vacations to enviable locations
In-house leadership training
Firm reimbursements for professional organizational dues

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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