Senior Tax and Accounting Accountant

Senior Tax and Accounting Accountant# Senior Tax and Accounting Accountant Durham Office
- Durham, NC 27713;
Atlanta Office
- Atlanta, GA 30316;
Columbus Office
- Columbus, GA 31904## Overview Level Experienced Position  Type Full Time Education Level4 Year Degree## Description
** 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 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 can be based in Columbus or Atlanta, GA or Durham, NC with hybrid / onsite requirements
**** What you will do
** 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.
** 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…