Accountant II - Tax

JCCS PC; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JCCS PC is seeking an Accountant II in Bozeman, MT to support tax returns, year-end compilations, and client accounting projects. The role reports to managers and seniors, with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and professional client service.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and preference for Montana CPA eligibility, with prior public accounting experience or internships valued. Join a team dedicated to exceptional service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university.
• 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 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, including 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.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Tax Services

Tax laws, their implications and their interactions with other business and personal factors can and do change on a regular basis –sometimes significantly. That’s why JCCS Tax Specialists are so relentless in their search for new and innovative tax applications to best maximize the benefits to our clients personal and/or business situation.

Position Summary

The Accountant is responsible for assisting in the completion of assignments, including tax returns, year-end compilations, and other accounting projects. The Accountant II has all work reviewedprior to distribution and works under the supervision of Managers, Senior Managers, or Shareholders.

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.

Essential Job 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.

To Qualify:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university.
• 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.

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 accounting staff.
• Must provide excellent and timely client/customer service at all times.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.

Candidate must successfully pass background check.

JCCS PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified candidates.