Do you love making a difference in your accounting work? Does working in a diverse range of client industries sound exciting to you? Are you ready to work for a steady accounting firm with a long track record of success?

Snyder Cohn is searching for dynamic senior accountants to join our Tax team. We are looking for individuals who seek to grow with our firm, and whose mission is to help our clients flourish and thrive. With our uniquely supportive work environment where all associates are provided a coach, and our commitment to professional development, we pride ourselves on being a different public accounting experience.

The senior accountant will provide immediate and long-term tax solutions for both businesses and individuals by working on progressively more complex client engagements with minimum assistance. You will assist in the training and supervision of staff accountants and assist in the review of their work. Senior accountants have increasing involvement and communication with our clients and independently solve routine technical problems. Candidates outside of the DC/MD/VA area are welcome to apply.

How you will spend your time:

• Perform diversified accounting and tax assignments under the direction of a supervisor, manager or partner while working to meet important deadlines
• Provide a variety of services based on client needs:
  • Preparation of partnership, corporate, individual and trust returns
  • Business and individual tax planning
  • State and local tax consulting
  • Merger and acquisition planning
  • Retirement planning
  • Estate and gift tax planning
• Provide supervision, training and support to staff accountants and promote open communication to the engagement supervisor, manager, and partner
• Prepare formal correspondence to clients for approval and signature by partners
• Act as a liaison between client and Snyder Cohn team members to provide job status updates, issues, and potential problems in order to successfully complete the engagement in accordance with the client’s expectations and Snyder Cohn’s commitment
• Begin acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty
• Participates in Firm’s business development efforts, including:
  • Providing outstanding and timely service to clients
  • Identifying and making partners aware of potential expanded services for clients
  • Developing a referral network among professional peers
  • Accompanying partners on business development calls

We want to talk to you if you have the following:

• Bachelors’ degree in accounting, or with sufficient course work to sit for the CPA exam; proficiency in the use of technology, including financial and tax software programs
• Minimum of 2-3 years of comparable work experience
• Either hold a current and valid CPA license or are in the process of obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam

Snyder Cohn is a mid-sized CPA firm that puts staff development and client empowerment first. We cultivate a collaborative work environment, believe in work-life balance and are proud to offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and a friendly, professional staff that are authentic, candid, accessible, friendly and engaging. We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.