Senior Tax & Accounting Accountant

Who we areAt 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 largest majority African American-owned and controlled public accounting firm in the U.S., 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 is based in Columbus or Atlanta, GA or Durham, NC with hybrid / onsite requirements. Open to relocation for the right candidate!

What you will doThe Senior Tax & Accounting Accountant is responsible for the preparation and review of complex tax returns, financial statements, and accounting engagements for individuals, businesses, fiduciaries, and nonprofit organizations. This position serves as a technical resource to clients and firm personnel, supervises and mentors staff, manages client relationships, performs tax research and planning, and ensures the timely delivery of high-quality accounting and tax services.

The Senior Tax & Accounting Accountant plays a key role in client service, staff development, workflow management, and the overall success of the firm's tax and accounting practice.

Tax Compliance & Planning Prepare complex federal and multi-state income tax returns for C Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, Fiduciaries, Nonprofit Organizations, and individual taxpayers.

Prepare complex individual income tax, gift tax, and estate tax returns.

Prepare tax planning projections and estimated tax calculations for individual and business clients.

Perform tax research and summarize findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Research federal, state, and local tax matters and interpret new and existing tax legislation.

Analyze IRS and state tax authority notices and prepare draft responses.

Review tax notice responses prepared by staff and provide guidance as necessary.

Represent and communicate with taxing authorities regarding client matters and correspondence.

Monitor tax return deadlines and ensure timely completion of assigned engagements.

Review, monitor, and supervise tax-related due date deliverables.

Accounting & Financial Reporting Prepare compiled financial statements for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and other business entities.

Prepare and review complex working trial balances from source documents.

Review and perform account analyses and reconciliations.

Review, oversee, or perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.

Prepare complete sets of financial statements when necessary.

Summarize financial activities and prepare financial reporting packages, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and other management reports.

Ensure accounting work complies with applicable professional standards and regulatory requirements.

Client Service & Relationship Management Serve as the primary client contact for smaller accounting and tax engagements.

Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.

Respond promptly to client accounting, tax, and financial inquiries.

Meet directly with clients to discuss tax, accounting, financial, and operational matters.

Contribute to the client service team by delivering quality work, meeting deadlines, and providing attentive service.

Communicate directly with clients regarding engagement status, project requirements, and recommendations.

Leadership, Supervision & Staff Development Delegate assignments to tax and accounting staff based on skill level and workload capacity.

Supervise, train, and review the work of staff accountants and other team members.

Assist staff with tax and accounting issues and serve as a resource for problem…