We are looking for an experienced public tax specialist to join a growing accounting firm in Chesapeake, Virginia. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys managing complex tax work, advising a diverse client base, and contributing to a collaborative work environment. The role offers strong potential for career progression while supporting businesses, individuals, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and benefit plans with high-quality accounting and tax services.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and examine federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, corporations, and partnerships with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Handle accounting activities tied to the general ledger, including recording journal entries and completing account reconciliations.<br>• Investigate and correct reporting issues, account variances, and other financial inconsistencies in a timely manner.<br>• Develop trusted working relationships with clients by providing responsive service and practical guidance.<br>• Partner with firm leadership and internal team members to organize priorities, align deliverables, and keep engagements moving efficiently.<br>• Support a range of client needs across tax, audit support, financial review work, and advisory services as required.<br>• Monitor changes in tax law, accounting standards, and industry developments to help maintain compliance and inform client recommendations.<br>• Contribute to multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining deadlines and service quality expectations.
We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to support total rewards operations and workforce analytics for a transportation and shipping organization in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This role combines benefits administration, compensation analysis, HR data reporting, and budget support to help leaders make informed workforce decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience working with HR systems to improve accuracy, compliance, and the overall employee experience.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day administration of medical, wellness, retirement, and leave programs for employees in Virginia Beach, Virginia, ensuring timely enrollment processing, accurate records, and effective coordination with external vendors.<br>• Direct the open enrollment cycle from preparation through completion, including employee communication materials, system validation, reporting, and follow-up reviews to confirm data accuracy.<br>• Manage benefit processes such as 401(k) participation and leave administration while maintaining compliance with applicable employment laws and program requirements.<br>• Prepare recurring and annual benefits reports, support audits, and complete survey submissions with a high level of accuracy and organization.<br>• Evaluate total rewards processes and recommend enhancements that strengthen service delivery, improve efficiency, and create a better employee experience.<br>• Act as a key HR systems resource by maintaining data quality, supporting reporting needs, assisting with testing, and identifying opportunities to streamline workflows within the HRIS environment.<br>• Conduct compensation analysis through market pricing, role benchmarking, internal equity review, and salary data evaluation to support pay decisions and annual reward programs.<br>• Produce workforce and HR metrics related to hiring, onboarding, retention, attrition, labor costs, and exit trends to guide operational and strategic planning.<br>• Assist with payroll-related analysis, budget preparation, and ongoing tracking of personnel costs to support financial planning and resource management.