Tax and Accounting Supervisor

Who we are

At McConnell Jones, we aim to be a catalyst for positive growth fostering an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions. As the largest majority African American-owned and controlled public accounting firm in the U.S., we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, the tenure of our clients, and our own diversity—nearly two-thirds of our people are from an ethnically diverse background. The diversity of our people empowers the diversity of our client solutions, as captured by the firm’s tagline, Diverse Thinking | Unique Perspectives.

Our Mission: To foster an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions.

Our Vision: To be a catalyst for positive growth through the power of diverse thinking.

Our Values: Creativity, Inclusion, Transparency, Accountability

This position can be based in Columbus or Atlanta, GA or Durham, NC. Expectations are to be in the office daily with the possibility for hybrid flexibility.

What you will do

Our Tax Supervisor works closely with our clients conducting hands-on complex tax preparation for U.S. and multi-state income tax returns for business entities C-corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, Fiduciary, and Non-Profit Organizations. You will deliver quality tax services and serve as business advisor to our clients aiming at maximizing engagement and achieving qualitative outcomes. You should show interest in following changes to tax regulations and laws. Excellent time management skills are also essential, as you’ll have to ensure our company meets tight deadlines.

• Prepares personal and corporate tax returns, including the most complex.
• Approves less complicated personal returns.
• Reviews, monitors and supervise due date deliverables.
• Acts as a resource for tax staff and senior tax accountants.
• Coaching staff, evaluating performance, providing on-the-job training, and counseling employees to strengthen knowledge/skills/development.
• Reviewing work product, counseling the staff member(s) assigned as to additional testing, editing, further documentation judged necessary, or how unnecessary work can be eliminated in the future.
• Participating in closing accounting and tax matters through rendering compliance when the necessity arrives.
• Becomes involved in tax planning for complex client situations.
• Acts as key client contact person for smaller engagements.
• Contributes to the client service team by producing quality work with quick turnaround and attentive service.
• Establishes good working relationships with all directors and staff members.
• Exhibits time management and organization skills.
• Assist with recruitment and training of tax department personnel.
• Maintains contacts with peers, develops network of business contacts, meets with prospective clients, and cultivates referrals.
• As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.