Mauldin & Jenkins · 1 day ago
Senior Tax Associate - Athens, AL
Athens, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expMauldin & Jenkins, LLC is a Top 100 CPA Firm seeking a Senior Associate for their Tax Practice. The role involves preparing complex individual and business tax returns, responding to tax notices, and providing guidance to clients while developing interns and staff.
ConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Candidate must be competent in the preparation of complex individual and business tax returns
Responding to tax notices and review of payroll tax returns
Good communication skills with clients
Acts as a change agent; sets an example by accepting change and proactively supporting change (e.g. change in audit tools, different audit approach at the client, etc.)
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
Qualification
Required
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
Acts as a change agent; sets an example by accepting change and proactively supporting change (e.g. change in audit tools, different audit approach at the client, etc.)
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
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
May be required to work weekends
Able to work with little or no supervision
B.A./B.S. in Accounting
2+ years of experience
Hold an Active CPA License
Public accounting experience
Preferred
Prefer knowledge of Prosystem fx software: Tax, Engagement, Fixed Asset
Benefits
Healthy work/life balance
Tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life
Company
Mauldin & Jenkins
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC believes that by working together with our clients, we can accomplish anything! Whether we are providing high-quality tax, assurance, or advisory services that help each client achieve their goals and measure their results, or providing cutting-edge insights and techniques to help them grow and thrive in an ever-increasing, challenging, and competitive economic landscape, we can make a difference! Our team of 550+ talented professionals deliver comprehensive support and exceptional service to clients across the Southeast and beyond.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adam Fraley
CPA, Partner
Aleisa Howell, CPA, CGFM
Partner
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