Client Accounting Senior

Johnson, Hickey & Murchison; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid-Time-Off

401(K) with employer match

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Continuing Professional Education

Mentor Programs

Work from home policy

Job summary

Johnson, Hickey & Murchison in Chattanooga is seeking a Senior Client Accountant for an in-person role. You will join a family-oriented office and receive mentorship from seasoned professionals while supporting month-end close, audits, and tax document preparation for clients.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of public accounting experience, CPA eligibility is preferred, and strong Excel and Word skills with excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• 3–5 years of public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA eligible preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Strong accounting and Excel/Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of accounting principles to complete assignments with supervision.
• Understands and follows prior year work papers and journal entries.
• Maintains and updates accounting records and files.
• Conducts month-end and year-end closures.
• Prepares documents for audits and/or tax.
• Follows through on responsibilities and takes ownership of assignments.
• Communicates professionally and promptly to clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

CPA eligible

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

*This is an in-person role in Chattanooga, TN.*

JHM OVERVIEW

At JHM, we don't just talk about work-life balance we live it every day.

We value hiring individuals with a growth mindset and are looking to add to our practice, so if you have an innate curiosity for solving problems and creating solutions—JHM is the place for you!

SENIOR CLIENT ACCOUNTANT

This Senior Client Accountant role is a great opportunity. You would be joining a family-oriented office in Chattanooga while receiving support from seasoned industry professionals in the market and receive mentorship from Senior team members.

SCOPE OF WORK FOR CLIENT ACCOUNTANT

• Demonstrates needed knowledge of accounting principles and techniques to complete assignments in a timely manner with normal supervision
• Understands and follows prior year work papers and journal entries
• Maintains and updates accounting records and files
• Conducts month-end and year-end closures
• Prepares documents for audits and/or tax
• Follows through on responsibilities and takes ownership of assignments
• Communicates professionally and promptly to clients

OUR BENEFITS

We value our employees and offer a variety of attractive benefits, in addition to being part of a high-powered, effective team! Here are just a few of our attractive benefits:

• Health, Dental, Rx and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid-Time-Off policy
• 401(K) profit sharing plan with employer match after one year
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Continuing Professional Education, and CPA Exam
• Mentor Programs
• Work from home policy

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT JHM

JHM has a commitment to our team members, clients, and the communities in which we work. At JHM, our mission of delivering the best to our clients and each other every day is rooted in our unique differences. Our engagement, growth and success are at their best when team members have equal opportunity and are included. Diversity brings value to JHM by connecting us with our community and driving innovation.

*JHM provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.*

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required
• 3-5 years of public accounting experience preferred
• CPA eligible preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple assignments
• Strong accounting skills required
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills required