Tax Associate - Athens, AL

Overview

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking a Tax Associate. The candidate will be required to have obtained a college degree with a major or concentration in accounting. Prefer candidate to currently be working towards completing the CPA exam. The candidate will have the opportunity to work in the field or office on engagements involving audits or management services or preparation of tax returns for tax clients.

M&J provides a great opportunity to build your career with a regional accounting firm.

• Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
• Test compliance with internal controls when their evaluation has shown they can be relied upon if, in fact, they are working.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Examine client reconciliations of bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Examine client reconciliations of subsidiary accounts to controls.
• Schedule computations of accruals and document the underlying support for those accruals.
• Prepare the schedule of write-offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
• Work on S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership, Multi-State, Individual, trust and estate tax returns.
• Stay up-to-date with tax laws and regulations.
• Interact and work closely with clients and client executives to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services.
• Minimize taxes while adhering to government regulations.
• Provide the ability to flex to the workload as deadlines approach.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Overnight travel will be necessary.
• May be required to work weekends.

• College degree with a major or concentration in accounting.
• Preference for candidate to be working toward CPA exam.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Accounting