About the Role

Ryan & Wetmore, PC is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant who is ready to take on greater responsibility and grow into a management track. In this role, you will work directly with partners and supervisors on complex tax, audit, and consulting engagements, advise clients on corporate and federal tax matters, and support strategic business decisions. You will also review financial statements, lead portions of audit procedures, and mentor junior team members.

Who You Are

You are a motivated accounting professional with strong attention to detail and a desire to learn. The ideal candidate has 3–9 years of public accounting experience, is a CPA or CPA-eligible, and thrives in a collaborative, client-facing environment. Strong technical accounting, communication, and leadership skills are essential.

Who We Are

Ryan & Wetmore has been serving clients for over 30 years, providing tax, audit, and consulting services. We are a Top 500 accounting firm in the United States and have been recognized as a Top 50 firm by the Washington Business Journal. As a member of the BDO Alliance, we combine the resources of a large firm with the personalized service of a local practice.

Key Responsibilities

Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures, including auditing client-prepared trial balances, financial statements, and workpapers
Prepare, review, and proof financial statements, audit reports, and related documentation
Develop and analyze accrual-basis financial reports
Prepare federal and state individual and business tax returns, including supporting workpapers
Conduct tax planning and research to support client engagements
Maintain an understanding of current tax regulations and accounting pronouncements
Communicate directly with clients and build strong working relationships
Assist in supervising and mentoring junior team members

Qualifications

3–9 years of recent public accounting experience
Active CPA preferred; CPA candidate (150 credits to sit for the CPA exam) required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
Exceptional writing and communication skills
Strong accounting, analytical, technical, organizational, and multitasking abilities
Ability to manage multiple engagements and effectively delegate work
Prior supervisory experience preferred
Ability to travel locally within DC, Maryland, and Virginia as needed
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
Experience with tax research databases (e.g., GoFileRoom) and tax software such as Thomson Reuters or comparable systems

Benefits

Health, dental, and life insurance
Prescription drug plan
401(k) plan
Dependent care plan
10 paid holidays annually
Paid Time Off (PTO):
- 16 days for 0–5 years of service
- 21 days for 5+ years of service
In-house training programs
External training through AICPA, MACPA, VSCPA, and GWSCPA
Summer Fridays off program
Paid professional memberships and licenses
Discounted CPA exam study materials
Paid time off to take the CPA exam
Bonus upon passing the CPA exam

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