We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our tax 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:

• 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
• Public accounting experience preferred and a CPA or CPA candidate
• Excellent time management and detail-oriented skills
• 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.

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.

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.

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

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Experience in public accounting. Candidates with no experience in the public accounting industry will not be considered.
• Hands-on experience in supervising external audit and assurance engagements: financial statements, audit, review and compilation.
• Proven project management skills.
•  Thorough knowledge of US GAAP, and basic tax concepts
• Excellent time management and audit documentation experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
• 7 plus years of audit experience with 2 to 3 years at supervisor level.

The Candidate Responsibilities Include:

• Lead fieldwork, manage performance and keep engagement leaders updated on audit engagements.
• Review the work performed by junior and senior auditors.
• Plan, budget and oversee job efficiency for audit/review engagements
• Recognize control weaknesses and recommend proper disposition
• Develop and prepare complete, accurate and orderly workpapers
• Provide on-the-job training to junior and senior auditors as needed.

What We Look For

We’re interested in a candidate who can be reliable and accountable. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current processes. 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.

How you’ll grow

At MKS&H, we believe in professional development and helping our people grow. We offer learning opportunities to help you sharpen your skills in addition to hands-on experience.

MKS&H offers excellent benefits, including a healthcare plan, a cafeteria plan, 401k, tuition assistance, business development incentives, CPA Exam reimbursements and more. EOE.