In-Charge Associate

A Top 100 Firm, Brown Edwards provides assurance, tax and business advisory services to a diverse clientele. With a firm-wide staff of approximately 450 professionals, our accounting firm is one of the largest independent CPA firms in the Virginia / West Virginia / Tennessee region. We support individuals and businesses ranging from small companies to large corporations. Our success is directly attributable to an unyielding commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

Core Values: Integrity : Community : Respect : Excellence : Transformative

We are seeking an In-Charge Associate to join our team!

In-Charge Associates are responsible to all levels above the In-Charge Associate level. The In-Charge Associate is repeating on engagements and should be striving for increased efficiency and understanding. On larger audit assignments, the In-Charge is executing field work under the direction of an engagement team leader. On tax assignments, the In-Charge is preparing more complex returns and performing research. The In-Charge Associate assists Associates in routine matters not specifically related to a particular client. Minimum supervision is required for In-Charge Associates as they become more efficient and technically competent, and assume more responsibility for client service. CPE will be of a basic, general nature with specialization beginning.

What your day looks like:

• Reviews the adequacy of client’s normal control systems, may document the system for our files, and may perform testing to verify the accuracy of the data provided.
• Imports client data to our workpaper files.
• Prepares workpapers and posts entries to our working trial balance.
• Prepares tax returns as requested.
• Prepares drafts of client’s financial statements if needed.
• Assists Associates in learning basic skills.
• May be responsible for some engagements and report directly to Director or Partner.

What you need for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Master’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• 2 years of public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS), and financial statement disclosures.
• Basic knowledge of corporate, partnership, and individual tax laws.

What you can expect from us:

• Full benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA options, STD/LTD, Firm-paid Life Insurance, and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Accident coverages.
• 401K Profit Sharing Plan with Pre-tax and Roth deferral options and employer match.
• Competitive compensation and annual merit considerations.
• Annual and engagement-based performance assessments.
• Firm-wide Peer Recognition and Rewards platform to support our culture of year-round positive feedback and communication.
• Flexible working options with generous PTO.
• “Dress for Your Day” policy.
• Whether you aspire to pass the CPA exam or pursue an additional designation, we offer educational support and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs to help you achieve your goals!
• Participation in professional and civic organizations is encouraged! Brown Edwards is proud to be deeply involved in many charitable organizations that give back to our communities. We even offer reimbursements for some membership dues.
• Collaborative work groups or “niches” provide opportunity to work closely with Partners and Directors, allowing you to learn, grow, and build your career.

Brown Edwards provides equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.