Senior Accountant

Lanigan Ryan, P.C. -
Gaithersburg, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $110,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Happy hour
Paid time off
Parental leave
Leadership training provided
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

CPA
Research
Accounting firm experience

Full Job Description

Responsibilities

As a Senior Accountant, you will be involved in all areas of client service from attestation engagements to tax preparation and review. You will supervise staff accountants on engagements both in the office and on-site at client location, occasionally managing communication with client on-site and developing client relationships. You may be responsible for several engagements at any given time.

This role offers opportunity for advancement and a defined path to leadership. We offer competitive compensation and a unique benefits package.

Here are a few competency expectations for this position:

Assurance

Understand generally accepted auditing standards, common audit procedures, techniques, and the firm’s quality control standards
Complete or review engagement programs for approval
Prepare audit risk assessments for approval
Prepare and/or review work papers, financial statements, including footnote disclosures

Tax

Perform tax research, draw conclusions and document findings in written format
Prepare complex tax projections and tax returns
Review tax returns prepared by others

General

Identify and resolve problem areas or issues
Understand GAAP, unique or specialized accounting principles and financial statement presentations
Understand and adhere to professional standards for CPAs
Perform technical research
Demonstrate good, thorough review skills
Plan, schedule and complete engagements independently
Engagement process: Mastering prospect to client meetings
Attend firm-sponsored, industry, community, and/or volunteer events
Provide training and assistance to staff

Why work here?

Careers aren’t one-size-fits-all. We’ll partner with you to shape a path that fits your strengths and interests. When you’re engaged, you do your best work—and what’s best for you is best for us.
Lanigan Ryan has been growing every year since our founding, offering stability and ongoing (personalized) growth opportunities for our team members.
Initiative is rewarded! If you have a new project idea that you believe would benefit the firm, we want to hear it.
We take our bonding opportunities very seriously – from happy hours to firm-sponsored vacations to enviable locations, like beachfront Jamaican resorts and all-inclusive Cancun properties. It’s these deep connections among our team members that create unparalleled bonds and team spirit, both in the office, and outside of it, ensuring we can collaborate effectively to create amazing results for our clients.
Our firm is team-first, which means that you can rely on your teammates (at all levels) for support in solving problems, learning new skills, and meeting deadlines. You don’t need to worry about outperforming the person across the hall. When you win, we all win.
We love to learn and to share that knowledge – with each other and our clients. Asking and answering questions is encouraged.
We know the importance of investing in our people – our firm supports your professional development through in-house leadership training, professional conferences, and firm reimbursements for professional organizational dues.
We want excellence – and we’ll help each other achieve it. We don’t just churn out work; we make sure the work we complete is done correctly, following a best practice approach.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job Experience

4-5 years of public accounting experience

Qualifications

Highly motivated with the desire to grow and develop

Interest in building collaborative relationships, striving to find the best possible solutions

Knowledge of accounting and tax software

Ability to travel, as needed for client engagements (mostly local)

Willingness to participate in business development activities (guidance and training will be provided)

Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Short-term disability insurance
Vision insurance

Salary Range

$80,000 - $110,000

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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