Staff Accountant – Assurance

Job Description

Staff Accountant, Assurance | PBMares, LLP

The Tone:
This is an exempt position at PBMares, LLP, with a flexible hybrid work environment available in their 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. PBMares is a top-100 firm in public accounting, a 300+ strong organization focused on client and employee growth, known for integrity, creativity, and teamwork. This role supports client engagements by ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, contributing to the firm’s mission of providing excellent service.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Exempt
• Location: Hybrid
• Pay: $61000–$79600 yearly
• Team: Assurance team
• Mission: Supports client engagements through preparing accurate workpapers, performing audit procedures, and assisting with financial statements to ensure compliance and financial integrity.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Prepare accurate workpapers for accounting and audit engagements.
• Perform: Perform audit procedures for assigned accounts and transactions.
• Assist: Assist with the preparation of financial statements and related notes.
• Research: Research accounting and auditing issues as assigned.
• Communicate: Communicate engagement status, questions, and issues to the In-Charge.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree with an accounting concentration or equivalent; eligible to sit for the CPA exam; basic knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.
• Experience: Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently as experience progresses.
• Bonus: Master’s degree in Accounting, an accounting internship, or one or more years of related public accounting experience.