Staff Accountant Tax - Fall 2027 - Missoula

Accountant I I

This position is open at the following JCCS office locations: Great Falls, Missoula, and Kalispell.

Why work for JCCS?

Do you want to experience work life balance, have a 10-15 minute commute AND live in the most beautiful region? Then JCCS is for you. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes half-day Fridays from May to December. You can start your weekends early and enjoy all Montana has to offer, with abundance of hunting and fishing; hiking and boating, camping and skiing.

Ideal candidate

We look for people who want to grow; who always ask, "What's next?" Our values and business are rooted in always seeking ways to have greater impact – staying ahead of industry and regulatory trends; seeking new skills, credentials and certifications; and constantly improving how we collaborate, communicate and work together to achieve client, business, personal and professional goals.

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.

About JCCS

JCCS has more than 110 professionals working in seven locations. Yet we all share one goal: to guide our clients in making smart decisions today so you can have a better tomorrow.

For more than 75 years we've helped clients, both big and small, in virtually every sector. We've collaborated with them on everything from managing payroll to paying the right amount of tax, from expansion plans like mergers and acquisitions to succession planning, and valuation. Throughout it all we've held one firm belief.

When it comes to reaching your personal, business and professional goals, knowledge is power.

Tax Services

Tax laws, their implications and their interactions with other business and personal factors can and do change on a regular basis – sometimes significantly. That's why JCCS Tax Specialists are so relentless in their search for new and innovative tax applications to best maximize the benefits to our clients personal and/or business situation.

Position Summary

The Accountant II is responsible for assisting in the completion of assignments, including tax returns, tax support activities, and other accounting projects. They may also be asked to support other service lines like the administrative or CAS service lines with client or other projects. The Accountant II has all work reviewed prior to distribution and works under the supervision of a client manager and/or shareholder.

JCCS team members pride themselves with providing exceptional customer service, maintaining a positive work atmosphere and behaving in a manner that is courteous and respectful of clients, customers and other team members.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with individual tax return preparation including but not limited to printing organizers, rolling returns, completing organizers, scanning paperwork, entering data into the tax return software, following procedural processes, completion of the return, and performing a self-review of the work prior to sending for separate review. This may also include assembly of tax returns (physically or virtually) for client delivery.
• Assists with entity tax return preparation including but not limited to scanning support, working in accounting softwares, obtaining client signatures or documents, reviewing and adjusting client books, entering data into the tax return software, following procedural processes, completion of the return, and performing a self-review of the work prior to sending for separate review. This may also include assembly of tax returns (physically or virtually) for client delivery.
• Assists with the preparation, processing and distribution of 1099s for clients.
• Attends training and keeps up to date with industry, state and federal, and IRS changes.
• Complies with Federal and state tax and requirements, as well as complying with AICPA and MSCPA rules and regulations regarding CPAs and public firms.
• Builds relationships with colleagues and interacts with integrity and honesty.
• May help provide transactional support for CAS team as well as coordinate delivery of services.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities and activities as assigned.

To Qualify:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university.
• Meets the Montana State Board of Public Accountant's requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA examination, preferred.
• Public accounting experience and/or internship experience preferred.

Skills for Success:

• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field.
• Excellent computer skills, including spreadsheets; the ability to problem solve; attention to detail, and good organizational skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to work as a team member and under close supervision of other staff.
• Must provide excellent and timely client/customer service at all times.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.

Candidate must successfully pass background check.

JCCS PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified candidates with or without a reasonable accommodation request.