Senior Accountant - Client Advisory Services

JCCS, P.C. 

Experienced Client Advisory Services Accountant 

Build a career you’re proud of—while living somewhere incredible.

Overview

JCCS Certified Public Accountants is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAS) team in Missoula, Montana. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working directly with business clients, improving accounting processes, and helping companies make smarter financial decisions.

At JCCS, our CAS team goes beyond traditional bookkeeping—we partner with business owners across Montana to provide financial clarity, strategic insight, and reliable accounting support.

Why Work at JCCS

401(k) with safe-harbor and profit-sharing employer contributions

Health, dental, vision and HSA contributions

Early Friday afternoons off (May – December)

PTO and paid holidays

Paid CPA licensing and continuing education

Career growth and advancement opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunity to live and work in beautiful Montana

A Day in the Life

In this role, you’ll work closely with a variety of business clients, helping them stay on top of their financial information and make informed decisions. A typical day might include meeting with a business owner to review monthly financial reports, helping a client streamline their accounting processes or improve their QuickBooks setup, and preparing financial statements or reconciliations for several clients. You may collaborate with JCCS tax professionals to support planning opportunities, analyze financial data to help clients better understand their business performance, and identify ways to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency. Throughout the day, you’ll serve as a trusted resource for clients, providing insight and guidance that helps them confidently run and grow their businesses.

Responsibilities: 

Prepare and review financial statements for business clients

Manage monthly and quarterly accounting processes

Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts

Support payroll processing and related reporting

Assist clients with accounting system setup and improvements

Analyze financial data and provide insights to support business decisions

Collaborate with tax and advisory teams to provide comprehensive client support

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting

Performs other duties, responsibilities and activities as assigned.   

Qualifications: 

Required:

5+ years of accounting experience (public accounting preferred)

3+ years of payroll processing experience 

Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar platforms

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and client service skills

Must have strong organizational and time management skills. 

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

3+ years of financial statement preparation

Experience working with multiple clients or in public accounting

Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms.

Skills for Success: 

Proficiency in applying applicable accounting and payroll standards.  

Proficiency with technology, AI tools and research.  

Ability to problem-solve and think critically.  

Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.        

Embraces teamwork with and between service lines.  

Growth mindset (both internally and client-focused).  

Ability to effectively delegate and mentor team members. 

About JCCS 

JCCS Certified Public Accountants has been serving Montana businesses and individuals for more than 70 years. With offices across the state, we provide tax, audit, and advisory services that help our clients grow and succeed.

Our firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and strong relationships with the communities we serve.

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If you're looking for a career where you can build strong client relationships, grow professionally, and enjoy the Montana lifestyle, we encourage you to apply.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we welcome your application.

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 a background check.

JCCS is firmly committed to affording equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.