Senior Tax Associate - Huntsville, AL

Job Responsibilities

• Candidate must be competent in the preparation of complex individual and business tax returns. Knowledge of estate and fiduciary taxation principles is desirable.
• Responding to tax notices and review of payroll tax returns.
• Good communication skills with clients.
• Acts as a change agent; sets an example by accepting change and proactively supporting change (e.g. change in audit tools, different audit approach at the client, etc.).
• Participates in practice/location activities to help grow M&J (e.g. recruiting, firm training sessions, etc.).
• Conducts self-review to ensure work is complete and no open issues exist.
• Recognizes industry trends and the potential opportunities for savings and risk reduction applicable to the client’s business and tax burden.
• Drafts research memos and formulates preliminary conclusions to share with client team and colleagues.
• Identifies and develops alternatives for issues and consults with the engagement team.
• Develops interns and staff by delegating and training them to be successful in their careers.
• Provides constructive formal and informal feedback in a timely manner to all levels.
• Proactively communicates work/project status with the engagement team and client in a direct and respectful manner.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and applies tax planning concepts.
• Masters tax software tools for preparation, review, and research.
• Solid understanding of tax codes, regulations, rulings and case law.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Has a positive attitude that is reflected in work and evident to others; motivates others.
• Professionalism is required while in the office and at a client site.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• May be required to work weekends.
• Able to work with little or no supervision.

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Hold an Active CPA License.
• Public accounting experience.
• Prefer knowledge of Prosystem fx software:
  Tax, Engagement, Fixed Asset.

Huntsville, AL

In addition to on-the-job training, all new staff attends a week-long training course detailing audit procedures and tax policies. For the next four years, staff attend week-long staff level training courses. The classes include audit, tax, supervisory skills, general business, and management topics. Depending on work assignments, you will also attend industry-specific training. We also provide many hours of cutting edge technology training each year.

Competitive

At M&J, we don’t ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life.

Your goals and ideas matter at Mauldin & Jenkins – you are an integral part of our team, working with other like-minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic and friendly environment. Our dynamic environment is where employees are eager to succeed. Your voice matters at M&J and we continually listen better to the company and its employees.