Senior-In-Charge Accountant

Job overview

The Senior-In-Charge Accountant position is onsite in Bethesda, MD, with compensation of $95,000–$120,000 per year. Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell is an accounting and business advisory firm serving clients across Washington, DC, Baltimore, and the Mid-Atlantic region. The accountant leads tax work for a variety of clients, prepares and reviews returns, and provides tax planning and research. By managing engagements and developing staff, the role supports responsive client service and the firm’s tax practice, particularly for clients in the automotive dealership industry.

What you'll do

• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns
• review returns and tax accruals
• manage tax-return workflow
• serve as person-in-charge for clients
• support tax planning and projections
• analyze IRS notices and draft or review responses
• conduct complex tax research
• supervise and delegate work to tax staff
• assist with client meetings and staff development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior-in-charge accountant

bethesda md

councilor buchanan & mitchell

tax accounting

pass-through entities

tax returns

tax planning

client engagements

staff supervision

cpa preferred

$95k–$120k/year

automotive dealership clients

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• paid holidays and time off
• paid parental leave
• health, dental, and vision benefits
• life and disability insurance
• professional training and development
• tuition reimbursement
• CPA and certification assistance.

Why this role

The posting seeks at least three years of tax experience with pass-through entities and strongly prefers CPA certification. Benefits include 401(k) and profit sharing, paid holidays and time off, parental leave, health coverage, professional development, and tuition reimbursement.

About the employer

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Certified Public Accountants. Sector: 54.