Who We Are

We are a growing public accounting firm (top 25 in Virginia, as measured by the number of CPAs on staff) with a great reputation in the business community, diversified practice and a high-tech work environment. We have received the ‘Best Places to Work’ designation from both Virginia Business magazine and Accounting Today and have been named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post. We are an independent alliance member of BDO national accounting firm.

KWC specializes in providing tax, audit, accounting and business advisory services for privately held businesses, individuals, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans. Our diverse client base includes industries such as professional service firms, government contractors, nonprofits, real estate, construction and specialty contractors, and healthcare providers.

Why KWC?

We offer a highly-competitive compensation package, excellent opportunity for career growth/promotion, flexible work schedules, ability to work remotely, work-life balance and a great team environment, where people care about each other and recognize each other’s achievements on a regular basis. Founded in 1983, we are a well-run firm, consistently recognized as a top workplace by our staff members.

Benefits We Offer

KWC offers a competitive compensation package with benefits that include health, dental and vision coverage, 15 days of PTO to start, 12 paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with 3% contribution each year, and company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance. Other benefits include free parking, flexible summer hours, with some ability to work remotely. Meals and snacks are offered during the tax busy season. “Dress for your day” is the business casual attire chosen by staff, based on the daily schedule. Flexible work schedule is also available year round.

Position Overview

We are looking for an entry-level Staff I who is motivated to learn and grow professionally within our Richmond office. These clients include business entities and the individual owners. The size of the businesses range from annual revenue of $100K to over $50M.

Essential functions:

• Preparation of financial statements; primarily compilations and prepared financial statement engagements, with the opportunity to also be involved in audit, review and agreed-upon procedures engagements
• Individual, partnership and corporate income tax return preparation
• Tax and financial planning and consulting
• Other tax return preparation as needed, including sales tax, business license, personal property and payroll tax returns
• Work as part of a service team with the firm principals, job managers and staff

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors or Accounting certificate, with a desire to obtain CPA license or EA designation
• Understanding of the basic principles of accounting
• 6 months experience and/or internship experience preferred

Other skills / abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented, thorough and organized
• Professional image and positive attitude
• Team player that wants their voice heard and is receptive to constructive feedback
• Excellent computer skills, including the ability to work in a paperless environment.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a paperless environment

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Travel: Occasional non-local travel may be required no more than 5-10% of the year, depending on your client base.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting of boxes and/or paperwork up to 25 pounds.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.