Mauldin & Jenkins
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking a Tax Associate. The candidate will be required to have obtained a college degree with a major or concentration in accounting. Candidates are preferred who are currently working toward completing the CPA exam. The role offers the opportunity to work at the field or office on engagements involving audits, management services, or the preparation of tax returns for tax clients. M&J provides a great opportunity to build your career with a regional accounting firm.
Knowledge of the Firm
The Associate is expected to acquire familiarity and understanding of the Firm’s organization, the services it offers to clients, and its practices and policies relating to professional, administrative, and personnel matters.
General Responsibilities
Associate is responsible for being alert to the interests of clients, the Firm, and the profession. This requires the development of technical skills and personal qualifications:
Well-rounded knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards as defined in accounting and auditing literature.
Working knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations at a level sufficient for the preparation of tax returns.
Awareness of current developments in the accounting profession.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Professional appearance in attitude, dress, poise, and conduct.
Establishing a practice of accuracy in dealing with information (numeric and alphabetic).
Develop proficiency in the use of available resources (e.g., Firm manuals, computer software, etc.).
Additional duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
Test compliance with internal controls when their evaluation shows that they can be relied upon.
Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Examine client bank account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
Examine client subsidiary account reconciliations to controls.
Schedule computations of accruals and document the underlying support for those accruals.
Prepare the schedule of write-offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
Work on S-Corp, C-Corp, partnership, multi-state, individual, trust, and estate tax returns.
Stay up to date with tax laws and regulations.
Interact and work closely with clients and client executives to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services.
Minimize taxes while adhering to government regulations.
Provide the ability to flex to the workload as deadlines approach.
Required Skills & Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Overnight travel will be necessary.
May be required to work weekends.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industries: Accounting
Location Covington, LA
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Knowledge of the Firm
The Associate is expected to acquire familiarity and understanding of the Firm’s organization, the services it offers to clients, and its practices and policies relating to professional, administrative, and personnel matters.
General Responsibilities
Associate is responsible for being alert to the interests of clients, the Firm, and the profession. This requires the development of technical skills and personal qualifications:
Well-rounded knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards as defined in accounting and auditing literature.
Working knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations at a level sufficient for the preparation of tax returns.
Awareness of current developments in the accounting profession.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Professional appearance in attitude, dress, poise, and conduct.
Establishing a practice of accuracy in dealing with information (numeric and alphabetic).
Develop proficiency in the use of available resources (e.g., Firm manuals, computer software, etc.).
Additional duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
Test compliance with internal controls when their evaluation shows that they can be relied upon.
Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Examine client bank account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
Examine client subsidiary account reconciliations to controls.
Schedule computations of accruals and document the underlying support for those accruals.
Prepare the schedule of write-offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
Work on S-Corp, C-Corp, partnership, multi-state, individual, trust, and estate tax returns.
Stay up to date with tax laws and regulations.
Interact and work closely with clients and client executives to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services.
Minimize taxes while adhering to government regulations.
Provide the ability to flex to the workload as deadlines approach.
Required Skills & Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Overnight travel will be necessary.
May be required to work weekends.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industries: Accounting
Location Covington, LA
Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mauldin & Jenkins by 2x.
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