Tax and Accounting Manager

Job Details

Level: Management

Job Location:

Columbus Office - Columbus, GA 31904

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $97,000.00 - $Job Category:
Accounting Tax Accounting Manager!

This is a visible leadership opportunity for a CPA who is a credible tax reviewer and people leader and enjoys solving problems, sharing knowledge, and staying involved in the work. You want the opportunity to make a broader impact than your title alone suggests. As a hands-on leader in our firm, you will help shape the development of junior staff while contributing to the firm’s commitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation.

You will have the reach to influence tax quality, workflow, staff development, and client service while helping shape what comes next for our practice.

McConnell Jones is a growing firm where leaders are accessible, contributions are visible, and strong ideas can be put into action. In this role, you will lead from the front: balancing hands-on tax review and planning with team leadership, client advisory, and collaboration across offices and service lines. You will be trusted to strengthen execution today while helping build greater capacity for the future.

Location:

This position will be hybrid and can be based in one of our offices in:
Durham, NC. Columbus, GA or Atlanta, GA

Salary:
Final salary will depend on overall experience and location.

Join us in an environment where diverse thinking drives exceptional results!

• Review complex federal, state, and multi-state tax returns and related work for individuals, C-corp, S-corp, partnerships, fiduciaries, nonprofit organizations, and franchise filings.
• Lead tax planning and prepare or review projections for individual and corporate estimated tax liabilities.
• Manage engagements, workflows, deadlines, deliverables, and client communications with a strong focus on quality and responsiveness.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, anticipating tax and business issues and identifying planning opportunities.
• Delegate work thoughtfully, review staff deliverables, resolve technical questions, and coach team members to strengthen judgment and capability.
• Collaborate across offices and service lines, sharing expertise and helping align priorities, processes, and client service standard
• Serve as a leader in tax software, processes, workflow, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate with clients and taxing authorities regarding tax matters, notices, inquiries, and related issues.
• Contribute to consulting and special projects and support business development through prospective client meetings, needs assessment, fee quotes, and proposals.

• Active CPA license.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, or a related degree with appropriate tax and intermediate accounting coursework.
• At least five years of progressive tax and accounting experience in public accounting or a comparable environment.
• At least two years of experience reviewing tax returns and financial statement work.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engagements, manage competing deadlines, communicate with clients, and develop staff.
• Proficiency with tax preparation and planning software such as CCH Tax or Ultra Tax.
• Working knowledge of Quick Books or comparable accounting software is preferred.
• Experience with financial statement preparation or Client Accounting Services is valuable.
• As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.

• A visible leadership role with direct access to decision-makers and opportunities to influence the practice.
• A collaborative environment where your perspective, initiative, and technical judgment are valued.
• The opportunity to grow your responsibilities as the firm continues to expand.
• Hybrid and remote (determined by position) work arrangements available.
• Stipend reimbursement for home office equipment, cell phone and home internet.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is awarded each pay period.
• 11 paid company holidays with 3 floating.
• Medical plan with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after…