Accountant II - Tax

JCCS PC • Hamilton, MT

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About The Position

The Accountant II is responsible for assisting in the completion of assignments, including tax returns, year-end compilations, and other accounting projects. This role works under the supervision of Managers, Senior Managers, or Shareholders, with all work reviewed prior to distribution. JCCS team members pride themselves on providing exceptional customer service, maintaining a positive work atmosphere, and behaving in a manner that is courteous and respectful of clients, customers, and other team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field.
• Excellent computer skills, including spreadsheets; the ability to problem solve; attention to detail, and good organizational skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to work as a team member and under close supervision of other accounting staff.
• Must provide excellent and timely client/customer service at all times.
• Candidate must successfully pass background check.

Nice To Haves

• Meets the Montana State Board of Public Accountant’s requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA examination, preferred.
• Public accounting experience and/or internship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality of information related to client, staff, and Firm’s internal operations during and after employment with JCCS.
• Assists with tax returns by processing organizers, entering data into the tax software, and responsible for completion of information, prior to review.
• Performs detailed payroll functions for clients according to deadlines, which may include check processing and quarterly payroll reports for various states and federal, for review.
• Generates data entry for monthly and quarterly accounting and financial statements for timely deadlines and review process. Processes and distributes 1099s at year end.
• Complies with IRS, state and federal tax requirements, wage and hour, and researches clients’ questions for accuracy and compliance.
• Builds relationships with clients and interacts with integrity and honesty.
• May help provide transactional support for CAS team as well as coordinate delivery of services.
• Begins to develop marketing contacts for new clients and providing additional services for existing clients through community involvement and networking.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities and activities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level