Staff Accountant Tax - Fall 2027

JCCS, P.C. • Missoula, MT

2d

About The Position

The Accountant
II is responsible for
assisting in the completion of assignments, including tax returns, tax support activities, and other accounting projects. They may also be asked to support other service lines like the administrative or CAS
service lines with client or other projects. The Accountant II has all work reviewed prior to distribution and works
under the supervision of a client manager and/or shareholder.
JCCS team members pride themselves with 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.
• Skills for Success:
• 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 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

• Assists with individual tax return preparation including but not limited to printing organizers, rolling returns, completing organizers, scanning paperwork, entering data into the tax return software, following procedural processes, completion of the return, and performing a self-review of the work prior to sending for separate review. This may also include assembly of tax returns (physically or virtually) for client delivery.
• Assists with entity tax return preparation including but not limited to scanning support, working in accounting softwares, obtaining client signatures or documents, reviewing and adjusting client books, entering data into the tax return software, following procedural processes, completion of the return, and performing a self-review of the work prior to sending for separate review. This may also include assembly of tax returns (physically or virtually) for client delivery.
• Assists with the preparation, processing and distribution of 1099s for clients.
• Attends training and keeps up to date with industry, state and federal, and IRS changes.
• Complies with Federal and state tax and requirements, as well as complying with AICPA and MSCPA rules and regulations regarding CPAs and public firms.
• Builds relationships with colleagues and interacts with integrity and honesty.
• May help provide transactional support for CAS team as well as coordinate delivery of services.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities and activities as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes half-day Fridays from May to December.
• So we offer a competitive compensation package in which you’re rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to the firm.
• Our total rewards package includes medical, dental, vision and other offerings; profit-sharing 401(k) plan with safe harbor contributions; a minimum of 10 vacation days, nine company-observed holidays, 12 sick days and half-day Fridays starting in May.
• Support, coaching and feedback from co-workers and managers.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and advance your career.
• The freedom to work in a way that lets you balance life outside of work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees