Tax Manager

Why Work for JCCS?

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.

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 Manager is responsible for the management of their areas of specialty. They have responsibility for overseeing completion of tax returns and year-end compilations, manages audits, and other complex accounting projects. The Manager is proficient in related specialty area(s) of the accounting function, quality control and JCCS committee and/or team responsibilities.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality of information related to client, staff, and Firm’s internal operations during and after employment with JCCS.
• Manages complex tax and accounting engagements, as well as billing.
• Trains, delegates, supervises, and reviews engagement activities of lower level staff.
• 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 team as well as coordinate delivery of services.
• Contributes significantly to marketing activities that bring in their own clients and participates in promoting new Firm services.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities and activities as assigned.

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
• Excellent computer skills, including spreadsheets
• The ability to problem solve and think independently
• Attention to detail, and good organizational skills
• Able to take full responsibility for quality of work, delegate, supervise and review other staff’s work and take responsibility for their quality of work.