Senior Tax & Accounting Accountant

Job Details Level: Senior

Job Location:

Columbus Office - Columbus, GA 31904

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree

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 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.

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

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

Creativity, Inclusion, Transparency, Accountability

Position is based in Columbus, GA with hybrid / onsite requirements

The 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…