Certified Public Accountant

Public Accounting Firm located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. SEASONAL, PART-TIME, OR FULL-TIME position. A CPA must be able to multitask and possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Prior public accounting experience is required. No remote work.

Stephen Merritt, CPA, PC, is NOT your typical CPA firm! Clients are always commenting on how fun it would be to work here, and that's because we value our staff's ideas; we offer professional development programs; and we place a high priority on an ideal work/life balance (no take-home work!). We also LOVE to laugh and eat good food. We are a close-knit group, so a candidate must be able to integrate into our office environment.

Must love dogs! Oxford, an English Bulldog, comes to work every day.

What we offer:

• SEASONAL, PART-TIME, OR FULL-TIME
• Professional development programs
• High priority on an ideal work/life balance (no take-home work!)
• Outstanding company culture

This is not an entry-level position. This is not a remote position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

• Tax Return Preparation 990, 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120, and 1120S
• Prepare audits, reviews, and compilations
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits. Meet and establish relationships with new and existing clients
• Other accounting and tax functions as well
• Stay updated with the latest accounting trends and regulatory changes to provide informed advice

• 3+ years of experience in public accounting
• CPA Certification with extensive tax preparation experience
• Detail-oriented and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, coupled with proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Word, as well as tax preparation software
• In addition, an ability to work independently or as part of a team and the capacity to appropriately interact with all levels of Firm management and staff, clients, and other external business contacts are required