Senior Accountant - Tax

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 an abundance of hunting and fishing; hiking and boating, camping and skiing. 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 100 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. 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 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 committee(s) and asks a team leader. 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. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr JCCS