Tax Associate - Baton Rouge, LA

Tax Associate

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking a Tax Associate. The candidate must have obtained a college degree with a major or concentration in accounting and preferably be working toward completing the CPA exam. The role offers the opportunity to work in the field or office on engagements involving audits, management services, or preparation of tax returns for clients. M&J provides a great opportunity to build your career with a regional accounting 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.

• 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, including:
• 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).
• Developing proficiency in the use of available resources (e.g., Firm manuals, computer software, etc.).
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
• Test compliance with internal controls when their evaluation has shown they can be relied upon.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Examine client reconciliations of bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Examine client reconciliations of subsidiary accounts 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.

• 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.