Senior Tax Accountant - Complex Returns & Strategy

JCCS PC; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JCCS Tax Specialists in Bozeman, MT, is seeking a Senior Accountant to complete complex tax returns and year-end compilations, and to manage related accounting projects. The role requires CPA licensure and at least 5 years of experience, with leadership responsibilities on committees and teams.

You will work within a confidential environment, supervise senior staff, and stay current with tax law changes, including IRS updates. Strong analytical and technical accounting skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Technical accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Job description

JCCS Tax Specialists in Bozeman, MT, is seeking a Senior Accountant to complete complex tax returns and year-end compilations, and to manage related accounting projects. The role requires CPA licensure and at least 5 years of experience, with leadership responsibilities on committees and teams.

You will work within a confidential environment, supervise senior staff, and stay current with tax law changes, including IRS updates. Strong analytical and technical accounting skills are essential.