Production Assistant

Who We Are

We are a growing public accounting firm (top 25 in Virginia, as measured by the number of CPAs on staff) with a great reputation in the business community, diversified practice and a high-tech work environment. We have received the ‘Best Places to Work’ designation from both Virginia Business magazine and Accounting Today and have been named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post. We are an independent alliance member of BDO national accounting firm.

KWC specializes in providing tax, audit, accounting and business advisory services for privately held businesses, individuals, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans. Our diverse client base includes industries such as professional service firms, government contractors, nonprofits, real estate, construction and specialty contractors, and healthcare providers.

Why KWC?

We offer a highly competitive compensation package, excellent opportunity for career growth/promotion, flexible work schedules, ability to work remotely, work-life balance and a great team environment, where people care about each other and recognize each other’s achievements on a regular basis. Founded in 1983, we are a well-run firm, consistently recognized as a top workplace by our staff members.

Benefits We Offer

KWC offers a competitive compensation package with benefits that include health, dental and vision coverage, 15 days of PTO to start, 12 paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with 3% contribution each year, and company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance. Other benefits include free parking, flexible summer hours, with some ability to work remotely. Meals and snacks are offered during the tax busy season. “Dress for your day” is the business casual attire chosen by staff, based on the daily schedule. Flexible work schedule is also available year-round.

Position Overview

The production assistant will be responsible for assembling tax returns, finalizing financial statements, working on client payrolls, generating client billings, scanning documents and much more.

This individual possesses the ability to prioritize tasks under strict deadlines, is extremely detail-oriented, is a team player and communicates effectively. 

Essential functions:

• Typing, copying, scanning, assembling tax return, payroll, financial statements, court accounting and other correspondence.

•   Logging-in and scanning client materials

•   Checking inventory, ordering and unpacking products

•   Restocking kitchen supplies, restocking copier stations and meeting room

•   Checking inbox and outbox through the office

•   Post office runs when needed and bank deposits

•   Troubleshooting copier or printer problems

•   Various office support

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
• Experience with Axcess CCH/Wolters Kluwer products or some other tax preparation software
• Production experience with CPA firm is required 

Other Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented, thorough and organized
• Professional image and positive attitude
• Team player that wants their voice heard and is receptive to constructive feedback
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a paperless environment
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional lifting of boxes and/or paperwork up to 25 pounds.

Note: the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.