Senior Accountant - Tax

JCCS; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Profit-sharing 401(k) plan

Minimum 10 vacation days

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

JCCS in Missoula, Montana is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage complex tax returns and accounting projects. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, be a licensed CPA, and have over 5 years of experience in public or private accounting. This role offers opportunities for skill development and a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public or private accounting.
• Proficient in complex tax and accounting engagements.
• Ability to supervise and review the work of other staff.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex tax returns and year-end compilations.
• Delegate, supervise and review complex accounting functions.
• Attend training and stay updated with industry changes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Licensed C.P.A. by the Montana State Board of Public Accountants

Tools

Advanced accounting systems

Job description

Position Summary

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 committees and serves as a team leader.

What working at JCCS offers

When you grow our clients grow, and we grow. So, we offer a competitive compensation package in which you’re rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to the firm. Our total rewards package includes medical, dental, vision and other offerings; profit-sharing 401(k) plan with safe harbor contributions; a minimum of 10 vacation days, nine company-observed holidays, 12 sick days and half-day Fridays starting in May. Plus we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from co-workers and managers.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and advance your career.
• The freedom to work in a way that lets you balance life outside of work.

• 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

To Qualify

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

Skills for Success

• Technically competent in commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field
• 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.

Candidate must successfully pass background check.

JCCS is firmly committed to affording equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.