Careers

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McLean, Koehler, Sparks & Hammond is a progressive regional CPA/Business Consulting Firm based in Maryland. We are looking for a Tax Accountant to join our practice, our work model includes three ways of working: virtual, in-person, and flex (a hybrid of in-person and virtual).

If you are a highly motivated, career-minded individual… if you’re interested in business and want to work directly with business owners… if you’re looking for a career opportunity that offers more than just a paycheck… then we’d like to hear from you.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Prepare and/or review Business, Individual, Partnership and Trust tax returns
• Assist with planning, budgeting and overseeing the job efficiency on tax and small business write up engagements
• Calculate quarterly estimated payments
• Identify, research and asses various tax issues for clients
• Draft responses to notices from the IRS and State taxing authorities
• Manage Client Business Relationships
• Supervise, train and review the work of Staff Tax Accountants on tax engagements

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related area
• CPA or CPA candidate required
• At least 4 years of experience in the tax area of public accounting
• Real Estate and Construction Experience a plus
• Technical review experience
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Experience using ProSystems Engagement and QuickBooks

MKS&H offers excellent benefits, including 401k, cafeteria plan, tuition assistance, business development incentives, unique benefits such as our technology loan program and more. Sorry, no relocation is currently being offered. EOE.

We are looking for a Semi-Senior accountant to join our practice working out of our Frederick, MD. office.

If you are a highly motivated, career-minded individual… if you’re interested in business and want to work directly with business owners… if you’re looking for a career opportunity that offers more than just a paycheck… then we’d like to hear from you.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and/or review Business, Individual, Partnership and Trust tax returns
• Assist with planning, budgeting and overseeing the job efficiency on tax and small business write up engagements
• Manage Client Business Relationships
• Supervise, train and review the work of Staff Tax Accountants on tax engagements

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related area
• CPA or CPA candidate required
• At least 4 years of experience in the tax area of public accounting
• Real Estate and Construction Experience a plus
• Technical review experience
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Experience using ProSystems, Engagement and QuickBooks

MKS&H offers excellent benefits, including a healthcare plan, a cafeteria plan, 401k, tuition assistance, business development incentives, a technology loan program and more. EOE.

Due to increased business we are looking for an Audit Senior to join our practice, working from our Frederick, Maryland office.

If you are a highly motivated, career-minded individual… if you’re interested in business and want to work directly with business owners… if you’re looking for a career opportunity that offers more than just a paycheck… then we’d like to hear from you.

Job duties will include:

• Assist Senior Accountants with audit and accounting engagements, including planning, budgeting and overseeing the job efficiency.
• Develop and prepare complete, accurate and orderly workpapers.
• Supervise, train and review the work of Staff Accountants on audit/review engagements.
• Prepare client financial statements.
• Research GAAP and financial accounting matters.
• Work independently on larger engagements and assist in compiling information into final report.
• Obtain a thorough understanding of client’s business, systems and procedures, recognizing control weaknesses and recommending proper disposition.
• Maintaining client confidence by keeping information confidential.
• Maintaining firm’s reputation by complying with regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and MACPA.
• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualified applicants will possess:

• 4-year degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA or candidate preferred
• 2-6 years experience in public accounting auditing and review, to include overseeing staff accountants
• Excellent time management and detail-oriented skills
• Ability and willingness to travel locally

MKS&H offers a competitive benefits package; including a cafeteria healthcare plan, 401k participation, tuition assistance, business development incentives, a technology loan program and much more! MKS&H is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MKS&H is a progressive regional CPA/Business Consulting Firm based in Maryland. We are currently seeking a Split Staff Accountant to join our practice.

If you are a highly motivated, career-minded individual… if you’re interested in business and want to work directly with business owners… if you’re looking for a career opportunity that offers more than just a paycheck… then we’d like to hear from you.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs specific audit procedures or tasks as assigned by the in-charge auditor.
• Writes narratives and conclusions based on the findings derived from the audit procedures.
• Prepares working trial balances for specific funds or account groups using financial statements, accounting records, etc.
• Organizes working papers to be used in writing the final audit or review report.
• Assists in preparing final drafts of audit and review reports.
• Knowledge of the basics in income taxation.
• Prepare detail Federal and state income tax support schedules to be used in tax preparation.
• Preparation of entry level income tax returns for both individuals and various business entities.
• Organize tax files to support current year tax filings in a paperless office environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Tax department Senior or In-charge Accountant

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or taxation desirable
• 1 – 4 years public accounting and a CPA or CPA candidate
• Excellent time management and detail-oriented skills
• Ability and willingness to travel locally
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

MKS&H offers excellent benefits, including a healthcare plan, a cafeteria plan, 401k, tuition assistance, business development incentives, a technology loan program and more. EOE..

MKS&H is a progressive regional CPA/Business Consulting Firm based in Maryland. We are currently seeking an Tax Supervisor/Manager to join our Audit practice, working from our Frederick, Maryland office.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Reviewing Business, Individual, and Trust Tax Returns
• Manage Client Business Relationships
• Supervise, train and review the work of Staff Tax Accountants on tax engagements
• Plan, budget and oversee job efficiency for tax engagements
• Tax planning and structuring including tax research and writing of technical memoranda
• Review complex corporate, partnership, high net worth individual, fiduciary, and tax-exempt entity tax returns
• Conduct tax research
• Identify value-added solutions for clients
• Maintain accurate records for client billing system

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance
• CPA
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the tax area of public accounting
• Technical review experience
• Supervisory experience required
• Tax group operations experience a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Knowledge of CCH Axcess ( Workstream /AutoFlow), or equivalent programs, required

MKS&H offers excellent benefits, including 401k, cafeteria plan, tuition assistance, business development incentives, unique benefits such as our technology loan program and more. Sorry, no relocation is currently being offered. EOE.

McLean, Koehler, Sparks & Hammond, a progressive regional CPA/Business Consulting Firm, is in need of an experienced, professional Administrative Assistant for its Frederick, Maryland office. If you are interested in an environment that promotes teamwork, professional and personal development, and excellent customer service skills, then we want to hear from you!

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support client service initiatives by assisting with correspondence, financial statement processing, tax return assembly and special projects.
• Support internal service departments with computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), filing, research or other projects as assigned.
• Working with the Administrative team to assist with overseeing the reception area to include answering a multi-line phone system, greeting clients and visitors, maintaining conference room schedules, and organizing office events.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• 5+ years of administrative experience, preferably in a professional services firm
• Some knowledge of accounting preferred Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and experienced use of multi-line telephone systems
• A professional demeanor to deal with clients, coworkers and the handling of confidential information
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Candidate should be comfortable learning new software applications and tackling new tasks on short notice.
• Billing experience and knowledge billing software/spreadsheets preferred; Perform special analysis as required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to work independently
• Candidate should exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills and be detail oriented.
• The candidate should also be willing to take initiative and have the ability to work relatively unsupervised with regard to daily and routine activities.

We offer excellent benefits and competitive compensation. For consideration, forward your resume with salary history/requirements. Resumes received without salary history and requirements will not be considered.