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Accountant (Public Accounting)

Sullivan & Company, CPAs
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026

ACCOUNTANT

Opportunities available from Entry-Level to Senior-Level.

Recent graduates AND experienced candidates are encouraged to apply!


Why Sullivan & Company, CPAs?

  • We’re Growing: We need motivated team players to learn and grow with us.
  • Career Track: We offer significant opportunity for advancement in your career.
  • Team Approach: Work directly with senior leadership and have the autonomy to manage your clients.
  • Our Culture: We prioritize work-life balance with flexible schedules, generous PTO and limited overtime hours during busy season!


Sullivan & Company, CPAs, a Bethesda CPA firm, seeks ambitious team-oriented entry-level and experienced Accountants for a long-term position working with individuals and small and medium-sized businesses.


Responsibilities:

  • Prepare corporate, individual, trust & estate, sales tax and payroll tax returns
  • Lead engagements throughout all aspects of accounting including tax planning and research, wealth management and financial planning and preparation of financial statements, compilations and reviews
  • Develop and cultivate professional client relationships


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting is a plus
  • Prior public accounting experience is a plus
  • CPA license or CPA candidate is a plus
  • Attention to detail with strong communication, organizational, analytical, client service and PC skills (QuickBooks proficiency is a plus)
  • Ability to juggle priorities, manage deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary of $65,000-$140,000/year, commensurate with education/experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental & vision insurance and 401(k) plan with 5% employer match
  • Ideal work/life balance with PTO, paid overtime and reasonable tax season hours
  • Professional advancement and challenges
  • Paid continuing education
  • Paid parking
  • Fun, family-friendly and collaborative office environment conveniently located at Bethesda Metro on the Red Line!
  • Compensation and bonuses for obtaining accounting designations such as CPA, EA and securities license


For more information, visit our website at https://www.eSullivan.net.


If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a firm where your contributions are valued, submit your resume by clicking ‘Apply’ above.


***Possible remote opportunities available for very experienced candidates (eastern and central time zones only).***


NO PHONE CALLS FROM THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.


Sullivan & Company, CPAs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Keywords: senior tax associate, tax senior, senior accountant, tax manager, tax supervisor, accounting manager, accounting supervisor, CPA, certified public accountant, public accounting, tax associate, tax staff accountant, tax accountant

Salary : $65,000 - $140,000

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