Client Accounting Senior

JHM Certified Public Accountants; Edgemont Forest (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Rx and VisionInsurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid-Time-Off policy

401(K) profit sharing plan with/employ

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Continuing Professional Education, and

Mentor Programs

Work from home policy

Job summary

JHM, a family-oriented accounting firm in Chattanooga, seeks a Senior Client Accountant to join our team and support clients with accurate financial statements and close processes.

You will apply strong accounting fundamentals, prepare year-end work papers, and collaborate with a seasoned team to mentor junior staff while ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables for a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 3-5 years of public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA eligibility preferred is a plus.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of accounting principles to complete assignments 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel & Word skills

Time management

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

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 filesli>
• 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.*

Requirements

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• 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