Description Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking a Senior Associate for their Tax Practice. We are a Top 100 CPA Firm and have been one 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 formulate 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: Savannah, GA
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 And 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. Your voice matters at M&J and we continually listen better the company and its employees.