Senior Tax Associate - Birmingham, AL

Mauldin & Jenkins; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Week-long training courses

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

A leading CPA firm in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Senior Associate for their Tax Practice. Responsibilities include preparing complex individual and business tax returns, responding to tax notices, and mentoring interns. Candidates should have a B.A./B.S. in Accounting, a minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience, and familiarity with Prosystem fx software. The firm fosters a balanced work/life environment and provides ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Competent in preparation of complex tax returns.
• Knowledge of estate and fiduciary taxation principles.
• Understanding of tax codes, regulations, and case law.
• Prefer knowledge of Prosystem fx software: Tax, Engagement, Fixed Asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex tax returns.
• Respond to tax notices.
• Conduct self-review of work.
• Identify tax planning opportunities.
• Develop interns and staff.
• Identify and develop tax planning opportunities for clients.
• Research and document tax issues; share conclusions with the team.
• Develop interns and staff by delegating and training them to be successful.

Skills

Preparation of complex individual and business tax returns

Good communication skills

Ability to work with little or no supervision

Professionalism

Motivating others

Education

B.A./B.S. in Accounting

2+ years of experience

Public accounting experience

Tools

Prosystem fx software: Tax, Engagement, Fixed Asset

Prosystem fx: Engagement

Prosystem fx: Fixed Asset

Job description

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking a Senior Associate for their Tax Practice. We are a Top 100 CPA Firm and have been a continuous entity since 1918.

Job Responsibilities

• Candidate must be competent in the preparation of complex individual and business tax returns. Knowledge of estate and fiduciary taxation principles is desirable.
• Responding to tax notices and review of payroll tax returns.
• Good communication skills with clients.
• Participates in practice/location activities to help grow M&J (e.g. recruiting, Firm training sessions, etc.).
• Conducts self‑review to ensure work is complete and no open issues exist.
• Recognizes industry trends and the potential opportunities for savings and risk reduction applicable to the client’s business and tax burden.
• Drafts research memos and formulates preliminary conclusions to share with client team and colleagues.
• Identifies and develops alternatives for issues and consults with the engagement team.
• Develops interns and staff by delegating and training them to be successful in their careers.
• Provides constructive formal and informal feedback in a timely manner to all levels.
• Proactively communicates work/project status with the engagement team and client in a direct and respectful manner.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and applies tax planning concepts.
• Masters tax software tools for preparation, review, and research.
• Solid understanding of tax codes, regulations, rulings and case law.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Has a positive attitude that is reflected in work and evident to others; motivates others.
• Professionalism is required while in the office and at a client site.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work with little or no supervision.

Education and Experience

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Prefer knowledge of Prosystem fx software: Tax, Engagement, Fixed Asset.

Location

Birmingham, AL

How You’ll Grow

In addition to on‑the‑job training, all new staff attends a week‑long training course detailing audit procedures and tax policies. For the next four years, staff attend week‑long staff‑level training courses. The classes include audit, tax, supervisory skills, general business, and management topics. Depending on work assignments, you will also attend industry‑specific training. We also provide many hours of cutting‑edge technology training each year.

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

At M&J, we don’t ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life.

Mauldin & Jenkins Culture

Your goals and ideas matter at Mauldin & Jenkins - you are an integral part of our team, working with other like‑minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic and friendly environment. Our dynamic environment is where employees are eager to succeed.