Audit Associate - Macon, GA

Mauldin & Jenkins; Macon (GA); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking an Audit Associate in Macon, GA. The role involves audit and tax-related engagements for a regional accounting firm, with opportunities to work in the field or in the office.

The candidate should hold a college degree in accounting and be working toward CPA certification. Strong communication and the ability to travel may be required as client deadlines approach.

Qualificações

• Requires a college degree in accounting.
• Prefer candidate working toward CPA.
• Familiarity with audits, tax and financial statements is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with internal control evaluation and testing.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Examine client reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Review and assist with tax returns and tax planning.
• Interact with clients and client executives to provide compliance services.
• Stay up-to-date with tax laws and regulations.
• Support engagements in both field and office settings.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Travel availability

Weekend availability

Formação académica

Bachelor's in Accounting

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Details

Job Location: 02 Macon - Macon, GA 31201

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking an Audit Associate. The candidate will be required to have obtained a college degree with a major or concentration in accounting. Prefer candidate to currently be working towards completing the CPA exam. The candidate will have the opportunity to work in the field or office on engagements involving audits or management services or preparation of tax returns for tax clients. M&J provides a great opportunity to build your career with a regional accounting firm.

Knowledge of the Firm

The Associate is expected to acquire familiarity and understanding of the Firm’s organization, the services which it offers to clients, and its practices and policies relating to professional, administrative, and personnel matters.

General Responsibilities

Associate is responsible to be alert to the interest of clients and of the Firm and the profession. This requires the development of technical skills and personal qualifications, including the following

• Well-Rounded Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards as defined in accounting and auditing literature.
• Working knowledge of Federal and state income tax laws and regulations at a level sufficient for the preparation of tax returns.
• An awareness of current developments in the accounting profession.
• The ability to speak and write effectively.
• Professional appearance in attitude, dress, poise, and conduct.
• Establishing a practice of accuracy in dealing with information (numeric and alphabetic).
• Develop proficiency in the use of available resources (e.g., Firm manuals, computer software, etc.)
• Additional duties as assigned

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
• Test compliance with internal controls when their evaluation has shown them they can be relied upon if, in fact, they are working.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Examine client reconciliations of bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Examine client reconciliations of subsidiary accounts to controls.
• Schedule computations of accruals and document the underlying support for those accruals.
• Prepare the schedule of write-offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
• Work on S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership, Multi-State, Individual, trust and estate tax returns
• Stay up-to-date with tax laws and regulations
• Interact and work closely with clients and client executives to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services
• Minimize taxes while adhering to government regulations
• Provide the ability to flex to the workload as deadlines approach

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Overnight travel will be necessary
• May be required to work weekends