Staff Accountant

Ryan & Wetmore, PC

Staff Accountant

Who We Are

Ryan & Wetmore is a full-service accounting, tax, and management consulting firm, servicing the Metropolitan Washington, DC, area since 1988. We provide a proactive approach with our clients and staff in our traditional and non-traditional consulting services.

We work hard to earn our clients’ confidence by encouraging open communication year-round. Through our numerous consulting engagements, we have become trusted business advisors. We do this by balancing our objectives of keeping an unbiased perspective and being our clients’ advocate. This approach has enabled us to help clients become more efficient, more competitive, and, therefore, more profitable.

Our employees are given the autonomy and trust to work on deadline-driven client deliverables independently while sharing close relationships with their supervisors. At Ryan & Wetmore, we believe that we can only be our greatest if our team is equipped with the best tools, content with their work environment, and energized to excel.

About The Role

Communication

Advise clients on a wide range of corporate and federal tax issues, various duties to include tax research and planning, compliance, consulting, and business transaction structuring services.
Communicate with clients to discuss tax accounting matters
Meet client service expectations through adhering to time budgets and maintaining positive client communications
Deliver highest level of customer service to clients, including those at the executive level
Communicate with client personnel in order to identify and assess existing client accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Technical Work

Perform audit procedures, over cash, A/R, inventories property and equipment, prepaid, A/P, accrued expenses, debt and general income statement accounts in client financial statements and propose adjusting journal entries when needed.
Review accounting transactions and consider appropriate application of generally accepted accounting principles.
Prepare financial statement footnotes (on areas audited) and internal control observations and recommendations.
Research fundamental issues using online tools.

Professional Development

Perform other duties as needed on engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel
Gain an understanding of Firm policies, procedures, and professional standards through observation and inquiry and adheres to them.
Demonstrate positive attitude towards Firm and profession.
Represent the Firm in a favorable and professional manner.
Develop initiative, interpersonal skills, and practical application of technical knowledge.
Perform other related duties assigned by immediate supervisor and other Firm management as required.
Confidentiality of Firm and client information is critical.

About You

Requirements

0-3 years of experience (Previous hands-on public accounting internship experience is preferred)
CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license
Meets the minimum requirements for the CPA exam (e.g., 150 credit hours) before start date of employment
Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 150 credits
3.0 cumulative GPA strongly preferred with equal or stronger performance in your major
Participate in extracurricular activities or prior job experience and demonstration of leadership abilities
Sharp analytical skills enhanced by a commitment to professional development
Desire to work closely with Partners and clients to provide exceptional service
Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to function in a team environment and to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.
Strong skills with general office use software and an ability to adapt to new software applications
Proficient with personal computers and spreadsheet software programs.
Frequent same day travel for work at clients’ offices using a personal vehicle.
Able to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Health, Dental & Life Insurance
Prescription Drug Plan
401(k) Plan
Dependent Care Plan
Parking Reimbursement
SmartBenefits® Program
10 Paid Holidays Annually
16 days of Paid Time Off – PTO (0-5 years of employment)
21 days of Paid Time Off – PTO (over 5 years of employment)

Training In-House
Training through the AICPA, MACPA, VSCPA, GWSCPA
Summer Fridays-Off Program
Incentive Time Off Plan for Overtime Hours
Paid Professional Accounting Memberships and Licenses
Discount Pricing on CPA Exam Study Materials
Paid Time Off to Take the CPA Exam
Bonus Upon Passing the CPA Exam
After Tax Season Firm Trip

Internships.

Frequently asked questions:

What current placements do you offer?

Currently, we offer Accounting Internship and Marketing Internship positions, however always be on the lookout for additional opportunities.

As an Accounting Intern, what will I do?

Check out the following job description.

As a Marketing Intern, what will I do?

Check out the following job description.

How long do the internships last?

Internship contracts start with a 3-month (semester-long) commitment, however, can be extended for candidates who express interest. Many interns choose to stay on as interns until they graduate from their undergraduate degree, and move into Jr. Staff or Staff Accountant positions.

What will my schedule look like?

When you become an intern at R&W we will ask for your availability. Our goal is to make it a flexible opportunity for you that surrounds your school and extracurricular schedule. Our core hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM, so generally, there will be overlap with these times.