Senior Accountant - Tax

Why Work for JCCS?

Why work for JCCS? You can experience work-life balance, enjoy a 10-15 minute commute, and live in the most beautiful region. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes half-day Fridays from May to December.

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

• A competitive compensation package in which you're rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to the firm.
• A total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, and other offerings.
• A 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.
• 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.

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 leads JCCS teams.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serves on JCCS committees and leads 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:

• 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:

• Techically competent in commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field
• Excellent computer skills, including spreadsheets
• 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.