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Staff Accountant, Tax

PBMares, LLP
Fairfax, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026
Description

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to kickstart your career in public accounting with a focus on tax? Our firm is seeking motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow in the field of tax accounting. As a junior public accountant specializing in tax, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands-on experience in preparing tax returns, and develop a solid foundation in tax regulations and compliance. If you are ambitious, detail-oriented, and passionate about pursuing a career in tax accounting, we welcome you to join our team and embark on a rewarding journey towards becoming a successful tax specialist in the public accounting industry.

What you will do:

  • Applies accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare accurate work papers for tax engagements under the direct supervision of a partner, manager, or supervisor as assigned
  • Effectively presents information and responds to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
  • Learns and upholds the Firm’s expectations for work quality and professional development as well as the Firm’s cultural and core values
  • Follows the progress of engagements and helps to identify and research issues as assigned
  • Participate in firm-wide initiatives and ongoing education opportunities including CPE development


What you get:

  • Full benefits: medical, dental, 401K match
  • Paid Time Off
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Flexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment.
  • Summer Hours- Friday half days (based on a minimum 40 hour work week)
  • Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually
  • Path to Partner Program
  • CPA Certification reimbursement and bonus program
  • The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm


Position Requirements

What you need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with no less than a 3.0 GPA, Master’s Degree preferred
  • Working knowledge of GAAS, GAAP, and other professional standards and regulations
  • Displays the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Basic accounting and auditing skills
  • Interpersonal and business communication skills – verbal and written


Preferred Requirements

  • CPA or pursuing a CPA
  • Master’s Degree in Accounting or related field
  • 1 or more directly related years of experience in public accounting


About the Organization Your future, our focus! If you're looking to join a firm that is as committed to you as we are to our clients, keep reading! At PBMares you'll find great people, challenging work, rewarding opportunities and a culture that embraces integrity, creativity, and teamwork. We're a perennial top-100 firm according to Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today recently named us one of the fastest growing firms overall. Continuous learning, work-life balance, and challenging opportunities are just a start. We're over 300 strong in 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina and we are looking for new teammates.

EOE Statement Our Firm’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirements of sponsorship at any point in the future.

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