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Careers at KWC

Learn more about careers at KWC in this video which includes interviews with various staff members, including staff accountants, managers and the firm’s Managing Principal.

I started as a tax season intern my senior year of college…everybody was so hands-on teaching– even the Principals were very interested in my professional development.

As I’ve worked my way up as a manager at the firm I still feel that same sense of hands-on with the Principals and other people– so I’ve really enjoyed that they have emphasized my professional and personal development.

Alicia Ramsey

Manager

KWC Workplace Culture

Learn more about the workplace culture at KWC in this video which includes interviews with various staff members from many departments of the firm.

I started as a staff 1 accountant straight out of college–this is the only ‘adult’ job I have ever had–and frankly I’ve never even looked for another one. And the reason for that is that I felt like KWC was a place that I could grow and thrive, and really create a career that was meaningful to me.

…If you approach your career with an open mind and as an opportunity to see what is out there, then KWC is a good place for you.

Connie Hammell

Managing Principal

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2027 Tax Season Internship (Alexandria, VA and Richmond, VA offices)

This is a paid internship with the potential to transition to a Staff Level 1 position. Flexible schedules, full-time and part-time, are available. Minimum of 25 hours per week (between the 2nd week of January – 2nd week of April). 

 The intern will gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of tax. We offer a formal training program that runs concordant with on-the-job training.  

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. KWC was recently named “Top Workplace” by The Washington Post and a 2025 top firm in the Capital Region (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia) by Accounting Today magazine. The firm was also recognized the Accounting MOVE Project for 2025 as having the highest percentage of female partners in the nation based on the public accounting firms surveyed. KWC is an independent alliance member of BDO, a national accounting firm. We are located in Alexandria, Virginia, close to the 395 / Edsall Road West Exit and in Richmond, Virginia our location is 4405 Cox Road, Suite 200, Glen Allen, Virginia.  

 KWC has four working groups; Accounting & Auditing, Business Services, Family Wealth Services, and Client Advisory Services (CAS). Job responsibilities can include the following, depending on the working group: 

  • Individual, partnership and corporate income tax return preparation 
  • Other tax return preparation as needed, including sales tax, business license, personal property – payroll tax returns and business registration forms 
  • Some accounting and auditing and client advisory services projects may also be available 

Job requirements include the following: 

  • Must be pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret common tax data 
  • Must be extremely detail-oriented, thorough and organized 
  • Professional image and positive attitude 
  • Team player that wants their voice heard and is receptive to constructive feedback 
  • Must have taken or in the process of taking a college-level tax course.  

Please upload your resume and unofficial transcript to the Handshake portal or forward to: 

 Alysia Simpson 

Human Resources Recruiting Assistant 

Email: recruitment@kwccpa.com 

Accounting Internship – Summer 2027 

Locations: Alexandria, VA and Richmond, VA
Schedule: Tuesday – Thursday, 24 hours per week
Duration: Late June – Mid July 2027 
Compensation: Paid Internship
Future Opportunity: Potential to continue as a Tax Season Intern or Staff Level I 

Overview
Join KWC, one of Virginia’s top 25 public accounting firms, for a hands-on summer internship. Gain exposure across Business Services (Tax), Accounting & Audit, Family Wealth Services, and Client Advisory Services (CAS). The program includes: 

  • Structured training combined with hands-on client work 
  • Support from a dedicated mentor, peer buddy, and supervisor 
  • Regular check-ins to guide your growth and maximize learning 

What We’re Looking For 

  • Students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting (3.0 GPA preferred) 
  • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills 
  • Positive, professional, and collaborative attitude 

Why KWC? 

  • Nationally recognized as a Best Accounting Firm to Work For, with strong mentorship and career development support 
  • Member of the BDO Alliance USA, giving you access to national-level resources within a close-knit, local firm culture 
  • Diverse client base across industries like nonprofits, government contracting, real estate, and healthcare 

Office Locations 

  • Alexandria: 5270 Shawnee Road, Suite 250, Alexandria, VA 22312 
  • Richmond: 4405 Cox Road, Suite 200, Glen Allen, VA 23060 

Apply now to jumpstart your accounting career with a supportive and impactful internship experience at one of our two Virginia offices. 

Please upload your resume and unofficial transcript to the Handshake portal or forward to: 

 Alysia Simpson 

Human Resources Recruiting Assistant 

Email: recruitment@kwccpa.com 

Staff Level 1 Accountant (Alexandria, VA and Richmond, VA offices)

Entry level public accounting positions are available for both recent and upcoming accounting graduates. We are looking to add several high-quality entry-level accountants to our staff.  

Staff accountants can assist in all areas of our practice, including accounting and auditing, tax, and management advisory services. The positions are professionally challenging and have excellent growth potential, while still offering a proper work-life balance. Strong performers are recognized and rewarded for excellence. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package that is competitive with the Big 4 firms.  

Relevant experience is valued but not necessary. We offer a formal training program that runs concordant with on-the-job training. We offer flexibility in relation to working in the office or remotely.  

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. KWC was recently named “Top Workplace” by The Washington Post and a 2025 top firm in the Capital Region (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia) by Accounting Today magazine. The firm was also recognized the Accounting MOVE Project for 2025 as having the highest percentage of female partners in the nation based on the public accounting firms surveyed. KWC is an independent alliance member of BDO, a national accounting firm. We are located in Alexandria, Virginia, close to the 395 / Edsall Road West Exit and in Richmond, Virginia our location is 4405 Cox Road, Suite 200, Glen Allen, Virginia.  

 KWC has four working groups; Accounting & Auditing, Business Services, Family Wealth Services, and Client Advisory Services (CAS). Job responsibilities can include the following, depending on the working group: 

  • Preparation of financial statement audits, reviews and compilations
  • Client fieldwork, meetings and correspondence
  • Individual, partnership and corporate income tax return preparation and planning
  • Pension and not-for-profit return preparation
  • Other tax return preparation as needed, including sales tax, business license, personal property, estate and gift returns, payroll tax returns and business registration forms
  • Performing outsourced accounting services for clients

 Job requirements include the following: 

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, with a desire to obtain CPA license
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be extremely detail-oriented, thorough and organized
  • Professional image and positive attitude
  • Team player that wants their voice heard and is receptive to constructive feedback

 Please upload your resume and unofficial transcript to the Handshake portal or forward to: 

 Alysia Simpson 

Human Resources Recruiting Assistant 

Email: recruitment@kwccpa.com 

 

KWC specializes in providing tax, audit, accounting, business consulting services and client advisory services (including outsourced accounting, virtual CFO services, internal control analysis, accounting systems analysis and design) for businesses, individuals, estates, trusts, non-profit organizations, and employee benefit plans. Our diverse client base served includes industries such as professional service firms, government contractors, non-profits, real estate, construction and specialty contractors, and healthcare providers. KWC is the CPA firm clients trust in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Tysons Corner, Springfield, Arlington, the Richmond Metropolitan Area, Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Maryland.