Senior Accountant - Tax

JCCS, P.C. • Kalispell, MT

270d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for final completion of complex tax returns and year-end compilations, as well as other complex accounting projects. The Senior Accountant is proficient in one or more specialty area(s), serves on JCCS committee(s) and asks a team leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university
• Licensed C.P.A. by the Montana State Board of Public Accountants
• 3+ years’ experience in public or private accounting

Nice To Haves

• Technically competent in commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field
• Excellent computer skills, including spreadsheets
• The ability to problem solve and think independently
• Attention to detail, and good organizational skills
• Ability to take full responsibility for quality of work, delegate, supervise and review other staff’s work and take responsibility for their quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality of information related to client, staff, and Firm’s internal operations during and after employment with JCCS.
• Completes complex tax and/or accounting engagements under the review of a Manager or Shareholder.
• Proficient in technical and advanced accounting systems.
• Delegates, supervises and reviews more complex tax, accounting, or other functions, and takes responsibility for quality control issues.
• Uses expertise to serve on JCCS committees and lead JCCS teams.
• Attends training and keeps up to date with industry, state and federal, and IRS changes.
• May help provide transactional support for CAS (Client Accounting Services) team as well as coordinate delivery of services.
• Establishes marketing activities that bring in their own clients and participates in promoting new Firm services.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities and activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other offerings
• Profit-sharing 401(k) plan with safe harbor contributions
• Minimum of 10 vacation days
• Nine company-observed holidays
• 12 sick days
• Half-day Fridays from May to December
• Support, coaching and feedback from co-workers and managers
• Opportunities to develop new skills and advance your career
• Freedom to work in a way that lets you balance life outside of work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees