Audit or Tax | Entry Level Accountant 2025

Withum
United States, D.C., Washington
Dec 10, 2024
Looking to work at a firm with unbeatable culture? Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm. Founded in 1974 with headquarters in Princeton, NJ, the firm has offices in major cities and financial centers across the country. It's a place where inclusion and innovation intersect, and curiosity thrives. At Withum, you can design a long-term career path with professional experiences that meet your distinct interests, whether you're a recent college graduate or established in your career. Be in a Position of Strength^SM. Start your career at Withum. WithumSmith+Brown is seeking accounting majors who will be graduating in the upcoming school year to start with our November 2025class. These positions offer the opportunity to work directly with other accounting professionals in performing accounting, auditing and tax functions for our diverse client base. Along with a team supervised by a Manager or Partner, you will: Analyze and review client accounting records and financial statements Evaluate internal accounting control systems, audit risk, materiality and compliance with generally accepted auditing standards via inquiry, observation and review Create detailed workpapers that support the accounting work done Work on portions of larger audit and accounting engagements Prepare tax returns and financial statements Proofread (to become familiar with a wide range of reports) Assume full responsibility on smaller accounting engagements (as their proficiency increases) Miscellaneous tasks as assigned Qualifications: Graduated or graduating college student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting GPA of 3.0 or higher Excellent interpersonal and computer skills Those graduating with 150 credits and who have had a prior internship with a public accounting firm, preferred. Be in a Position of Strength ^SM. Start your career at Withum. WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all personnel practices, including (but not limited to) recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, discipline, evaluation, benefits, transfers, educational assistance, and social and recreational activities. Our goal is to establish and maintain a work environment free from discrimination, coercion, and harassment. While the firm will not hire or promote any person who is not qualified for a job, we wish for our firm to be known as one that welcomes all qualified applicants, including those historically discriminated against, such as women, minority, disabled, and veteran applicants at all job levels and encourages their hire and promotion. *Pursuant to the San Francisco FairChance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.* For positions in California, New York City and Washington, the compensation for this position ranges from $75,000- $85,000. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/. *No sponsorship is available for this position.*