Founded in 1954, Fountain, Arrington, Bass, Mercer & Lee is located on the north side of Columbus, Georgia, just a short commute from Auburn or Opelika. Our Firm services clients throughout the East Central Alabama and West Central Georgia area. We are always looking for the best talent to assist our firm in providing exceptional service to our clients.
Due to recent growth, we are looking for a full-time, on-site, accountant manager in the areas of taxation and audits with the following qualifications:
- 5+ years in public accounting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Extensive knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Thorough knowledge of public accounting and corporate finance practices, principles, and procedures.
- Strong knowledge of tax code, compliance, and procedures for corporations and laws, regulations, and compliance requirements for high-net worth individuals, trusts, and estates.
- Preparation and review of complex individual income, gift tax and estate tax returns.
- Preparation and review of complex tax returns for business entities including consolidated and nonconsolidated C-corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships Fiduciary and Non-Profit Organizations.
- Preparation and review of complex tax planning projections for individual and corporate estimated tax liability.
- Strong understanding of the preparation of financial statements, business and income tax worksheets and computations.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
- Self-motivated to work independently and balance workload within time constraints.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research complex tax issues and provide innovative solutions.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Positive, friendly presence and team-oriented mindset.
- Strong technical tax preparation skills including a strong knowledge of Lacerte, QuickBooks and Thomson Reuters CS products.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Navigate through tax issues and stay ahead of IRS changes.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Integrity and professionalism in handling confidential financial material.
Benefits
Compensation commensurate with experience
401(k) with 4% match
Paid Time Off
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Medical and dependent care reimbursement plan
Rewarding career path with growth opportunity
