Audit Manager jobs in Helena, MT

Why work for JCCS?

Do you want to experience work life balance, have a 10-15 minute commute AND live in the most beautiful region? Then JCCS is for you. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes half-day Fridays from May to December. You can start your weekends early and enjoy all Montana has to offer, with abundance of hunting and fishing; hiking and boating, camping and skiing.

Ideal candidate
We look for people who want to grow; who always ask, “What’s next?” Our values and business are rooted in always seeking ways to have greater impact – staying ahead of industry and regulatory trends; seeking new skills, credentials and certifications; and constantly improving how we collaborate, communicate and work together to achieve client, business, personal and professional goals.

What working at JCCS offers
When you grow our clients grow, and we grow. So we offer a competitive compensation package in which you’re rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to the firm. Our total rewards package includes medical, dental, vision and other offerings; profit-sharing 401(k) plan with safe harbor contributions; a minimum of 10 vacation days, nine company-observed holidays, 12 sick days and half-day Fridays starting in May. Plus we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from co-workers and managers.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and advance your career.
• The freedom to work in a way that lets you balance life outside of work.

About JCCS
JCCS has more than 100 professionals working in six locations. Yet we all share one goal: to guide our clients in making smart decisions today so you can have a better tomorrow.

For 75 years we’ve helped clients, both big and small, in virtually every sector. We’ve collaborated with them on everything from managing payroll to paying the right amount of tax, from expansion plans like mergers and acquisitions to succession planning, and valuation. Throughout it all we’ve held one firm belief.

When it comes to reaching your personal, business and professional goals, knowledge is power.

Audit Services
From financial statements to analysis, risk assessment to strategic planning consulting – the experienced team of JCCS auditors build long-term relationships with clients based on trust, confidence and timely service. JCCS team members have significant experience in industry-specific areas to help clients plan for strategic growth while minimizing costs and increasing profits. Your local JCCS team is fully prepared to offer a range of audit-related services with confidentiality, integrity, honesty and independence.

Position Summary

The Manager is responsible for the management of their areas of specialty. They have responsibility for overseeing completion of tax returns and year-end compilations, manages audits, and other complex accounting projects. The Manager is proficient in related specialty area(s) of the accounting function, quality control and JCCS committee and/or team responsibilities.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain strict confidentiality of information related to client, staff, and Firm’s internal operations during and after employment with JCCS.
• Manages complex audit engagements, as well as billing.
• Completes audits under the review of a shareholder.
• Strong working knowledge of GASB, FASB, GAS, GAGAS.
• Establishes additional responsibilities in specific areas of accounting interest, for example, budgets, investments, and information systems to become certified/licensed in those areas.

• Delegates, supervises and reviews more complex audits and other functions to staff, and takes responsibility for quality control issues.

• Uses technical competence and expertise to serve on JCCS committees and to lead JCCS teams.

• Comply with established work hours, scheduling and billable time expectations. Employees are expected to work additional hours and/or overtime when dictated by client business, high volume workloads and seasons.
• Contributes significantly to marketing activities that bring in their own clients and participates in promoting new Firm services.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities and activities as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

To Qualify:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university
• Licensed C.P.A. by the Montana State Board of Public Accountants
• 5 years’ experience (3 years in public accounting required)

Skills for Success:

• Technically competent in commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field
• Excellent computer skills, including spreadsheets
• The ability to problem solve and think independently
• Attention to detail, and good organizational skills
• Ability to take full responsibility for quality of work, delegate, supervise and review other staff’s work and take responsibility for their quality of work.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and 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 and will consider all qualified applicants.