Tax Senior - CPA preferred

Who we are

At McConnell Jones, we aim to be a catalyst for positive growth fostering an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions. As the 2nd largest African American owned CPA firms in the country, we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, the tenure of our clients, and our own diversity—nearly two-thirds of our people are from an ethnically diverse background. The diversity of our people empowers the diversity of our client solutions, as captured by the firm’s tagline, Diverse Thinking | Unique Perspectives. 

Our Mission: To foster an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions.

Our Vision: To be a catalyst for positive growth through the power of diverse thinking.

Our Values: Creativity, Inclusion, Transparency, Accountability

Position based in North Carolina. Occasional travel to office in Durham.

What you will do

Our Tax Seniors work closely with our clients conducting hands-on complex tax preparation for U.S. and multi-state income tax returns for business entities C-corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, Fiduciary, and Non-Profit Organizations. You will deliver quality tax services, that will increase firm’s reputation. You will serve as business advisor to our clients aiming at maximizing engagement and achieving qualitative outcomes. You should show interest in following changes to tax regulations and laws. Excellent time management skills are also essential, as you’ll have to ensure our company meets tight deadlines.

• Prepares complex U.S. and multi-state income tax returns for business entities, including consolidated and non-consolidated C-corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, Fiduciary, and Non-Profit Organizations
• Prepares complex U.S. and state individual income, gift tax, and estate tax returns. 
• Prepares Compiled financial statements for Corporations, Partnerships, and Individuals.
• Prepares and reviews the most complex client working trial balance from source documents and bank statement reconciliations.
• Prepares tax planning projections for individual and corporate estimated tax liability.
• Assumes complete responsibility for less complex business and individual clients.
• Performs less complex tax research projects.
• Discuss client matters with IRS and other taxing authorities in response to tax notices.
• Delegates’ projects to staff that can handle them most efficiently and provide accounting and tax assistance to staff as needed.
• Gains expertise in all tax software programs, including UltraTax/ CCH AxcessTax/QuickBooks/Profx Engagement.
• Communicates directly with Clients and develops relationships through business and social meetings.
• Through acquired expertise, performs as a resource in designated areas for tax questions and issues from both tax and Audit staff.
• Meets with prospective clients and cultivates prospects through referral sources.
• Assists with tax administration projects assigned by managers and partners.
• Participates in firm committees as a tax member.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other major with tax and accounting (through intermediate) course work completed.
• At least three years of experience preparing all types of tax returns with a public CPA firm or private company
• Good oral and written communication
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Proficient and working understanding in QuickBooks.

What we offer

• Hybrid and remote (determined by position) work arrangements available.
• Stipend reimbursement for home office equipment, cell phone and home internet.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is awarded each pay period.
• 11 paid company holidays with 3 floating.
• Medical plan with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date.
• Company paid Long Term Disability.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401k with company match up to 4% and 100% vested from day one.
• CPA and professional license & certification bonus.
• CPA exam review benefit with Becker CPA.
• Certification Reimbursement for CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA.
• CPE paid for 40 hours per year.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off.
• Employee Referral bonus opportunities from $1,000 to $5,000 per hired referral.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

McConnell & Jones is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. McConnell & Jones policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an affirmative action program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment-qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, and other protected veterans