Staff Accountant

JCCS Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors is looking for a motivated Accountant to join the team in the Missoula office.

The Accountant I is JCCS’s first level in Staff Accounting. The incumbent is responsible for assisting professional staff in the completion of tax returns, year-end compilations, audits, and other accounting projects. JCCS team members pride themselves with providing exceptional customer service, maintaining a positive work atmosphere and behaving in a manner that is courteous and respectful of clients, customers and other team members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain strict confidentiality of information related to client, staff, and Firm’s internal operations during and after employment with JCCS.

• Assists with tax returns by processing organizers, entering data into the tax software, and reviewing for completion of information, prior to review.

• Prepares compilation reports for year-end, ready for review.

• Assists with specific audits under the close supervision of senior professional staff.

• Completes and maintains general ledgers and financial reports, and assists with year-end payroll, as required.

• Assists other professional staff in various accounting projects.

• Begins to develop marketing contacts for new clients and providing additional services for existing clients through community involvement and direct contact on a weekly basis.

• Performs other duties, responsibilities and activities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education: Bachelor degree in Accounting from an accredited university. Meets the Montana State Board of Public Accountant’s requirements to be eligible to sit for the C.P.A. examination.

Minimum Experience: Some accounting experience or internship experience helpful.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field. Excellent computer skills, including spreadsheets; the ability to problem solve; attention to detail, and good organizational skills.

Other Qualifications: Good written and oral communication skills. The ability to work as a team member and under close supervision of other accounting staff. Must provide excellent and timely client/customer service at all times.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.

Candidate must successfully pass background check.

JCCS PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Accounting: 1 year