About Careertakes

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Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Confidential Client is hiring a Staff Accountant I to join the Family Wealth Services Group in Trade, VA. This early-career public accounting role offers broad exposure to tax, trust & estate work, bookkeeping, and financial statement preparation — supported by strong mentorship and technical training.

• $86,000 base salary + comprehensive benefits
• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Hands-on tax and accounting experience (individual, trust, estate, partnership, corporate)
• Clear path for career growth and promotion
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture

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What You’ll Do

As a Staff Accountant I you will support engagement teams across tax and accounting work, including:

• Prepare individual income tax returns and supporting workpapers
• Assist with trust and estate tax return preparation
• Support partnership and corporate tax engagements
• Prepare tax return extensions and related filings
• Perform bookkeeping and accounting services for clients
• Assist with financial statement preparation and trust accounting functions
• Organize client tax information and engagement documentation
• Research tax and accounting issues and learn firm methodologies
• Prepare client correspondence and respond professionally to client requests
• Support engagement teams during busy seasons and contribute to team projects

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1+ year of accounting, tax, or public accounting experience
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated interest in building a long-term career in public accounting

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Who Thrives Here

• Candidates who value mentorship and technical training
• Professionals who enjoy client service and cross-functional exposure
• Individuals committed to high-quality, accurate work and ongoing learning
• Team players with a proactive, growth-oriented mindset

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Benefits

• Competitive compensation package (base salary listed above)
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 15 days PTO to start and 12 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Company-paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability
• Flexible summer hours, free parking, busy-season meals/snacks
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Business-casual “dress for your day” environment

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About Our Client

Confidential Client is a leading public accounting and advisory firm serving privately held businesses, individuals, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans. Service offerings include tax planning & compliance, family wealth services, estate & trust planning, accounting, audit & assurance, and business advisory services. The firm emphasizes quality personal service, professional development, and a collaborative culture.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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