Tax Senior Accountant

BRD Valdosta is a member of BJM Group's network of local accounting firms throughout Georgia and Florida. While the local firms under BJM may differ, we are one network and one team with a unified mission of profitable growth and outstanding client service. We provide top-notch accounting, tax, auditing, bookkeeping, and advisory services; and we are looking for an experienced Tax Staff Accountant to join our team. Read the description below and apply today. To learn more about BJM Group, please visit www.bjmgroup.com.

Why Should you work for BJM?

• We value your health! We offer 100% Employer paid dental & vision benefits with comprehensive options for medical insurance plans with Employer contributions to your HSA.
• We care about your future! We match dollar for dollar up to 4% in your 401k retirement plan immediately upon enrollment – Employee contributions are 100% vested from hire!
• We value work/life balance. Offering 17 days of paid time off (PTO), 9.5 paid holidays, free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling services, employee discount program, earned comp time and half day Fridays during off tax season, and some remote work opportunities!
• We offer Company sponsored professional development, certification and memberships!
• We reward stellar performance with opportunities to earn comp time, incentives and bonuses!
• We are committed to providing a healthy and wholesome workplace culture with a team environment that is both positive and dynamic!
• We are a growing firm with lots of opportunities for career advancement!

Job Summary:

The Tax Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing and filing complex tax returns. You will be tasked with preparing tax returns, tax research and compiling supporting financial statements and responding to inquiries from regulatory agencies. You will also be responsible for training and reviewing returns prepared by lower level accountants.

Location: Valdosta, GA (on-site) Must reside and be able to reliably commute to Valdosta, Georgia

Salary: $65k - $85k/annually (to commensurate with experience)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Some

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparation of individual and business income tax returns.
• Perform tax planning.
• Respond to regulatory agencies.
• Research tax issues and provide guidance and planning to clients.
• Develop and maintain professional rapport with clients.
• Preparation of financial statements.
• Provide training and assistance to lesser experienced accountants for accuracy and completion of tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data.
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; proactive, deadline-driven, and able to work independently.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office suite and bookkeeping software, including QuickBooks.
• Advance proficiency in various accounting and tax software such as UltraTax and Fixed Assets.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Three (3) years or more of recent public tax experience
• CPA or EA required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

BJM Group, BJM Employer Inc and its affiliate Branches are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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