Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking a Senior Associate for their Tax Practice. We are a Top 100 CPA Firm and have been one continuous entity since 1918.

 

Job Responsibilities

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  Candidate must be competent in the preparation of complex individual and business tax returns.  Knowledge of estate and fiduciary taxation principles is desirable.

  
  


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  responding to tax notices and review of payroll tax returns.

  
  


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  Good communication skills with clients

  
  


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  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.)

  
  


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  Participates in practice/location activities to help grow M&J (e.g. recruiting, Firm training sessions, etc.)

  
  


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  Conducts self-review to ensure work is complete and no open issues exist

  
  


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  Recognizes industry trends and the potential opportunities for savings and risk reduction applicable to the client’s business and tax burden

  
  


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  Drafts research memos and formulate preliminary conclusions to share with client team and colleagues

  
  


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  Identifies and develops alternatives for issues and consults with the engagement team

  
  


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  Develops Interns and Staff by delegating and training them to be successful in their careers

  
  


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  Provides constructive formal and informal feedback in a timely manner to all levels

  
  


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  Proactively communicates work/project status with the engagement team and client in a direct and respectful manner

  
  


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  Demonstrates an understanding of and applies tax planning concepts

  
  


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  Masters tax software tools for preparation, review, and research

  
  


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  Solid understanding of tax codes, regulations, rulings and case law

  
  


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  Additional duties as assigned

  
  

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

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  Has a positive attitude that is reflected in work and evident to others; motivates others

  
  


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  Professionalism is required while in the office and at a client site

  
  


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  Solid interpersonal and communication skills

  
  


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  May be required to work weekends

  
  


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  Able to work with little or no supervision

  
  

 

Education and Experience:

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  B.A./B.S. in Accounting

  
  


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  2+ years of experience

  
  


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  Hold an Active CPA License

  
  


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  Public accounting experience 

  
  


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  Prefer knowledge of Prosystem fx software: Tax, Engagement, Fixed Asset

  
  

 

Location: Huntsville, AL

 

How you’ll grow:

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.

 

Salary: Competitive

 

Benefits:

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. Learn more about what working at M&J can mean for you.

 

Mauldin and Jenkins Culture:

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 the company and its employees.

 

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