This is a job for a Senior Associate, Comprehensive Tax Solutions - Public and Middle Markets position with a company located in the Ridgeland, MS area. 

Summary: HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. Senior Associates have the technical knowledge and experience to work independently and often lead one or more Associates in delivering the growth mindset experience to our public and middle market clients. They often lead Associates, instruct them in work to be performed, review the work done, and direct necessary revisions. Most work is performed with minimal assistance. Elevates complex issues to higher-level staff.

Essential functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Performs diversified accounting, consulting, and tax assignments under the direction of Supervisor, Manager or Partner. Prepares various types of tax returns with little assistance other than complex items. Ability to research and understand more complex issues and respond to taxing authority. Prepares financial calculations and models. Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards. Demonstrates a strong desire to learn & grow in their career. Meets time constraints and client deadlines. Participates in planning and scheduling client projects. Documents work performed and summarizes any findings. Prepares written reports and/or sections to be included in a report. Assists in proofing schedules, calculations, work papers, reports, and other documents. Performs other duties as needed in projects and as assigned by supervisory personnel. Assists in recruiting entry-level and experienced staff by serving as "greeters" for on-campus interviews and such other recruiting duties as needed and attend Beta Alpha Psi events, career days, and functions at colleges and universities sponsored by the Firm. Develops relationships with clients and provides high quality client service. Adding value to        clients' businesses is an integral part of the job requirements. Begins to learn cross-selling opportunities and refer those opportunities to more qualified professionals. Accepts responsibility for accuracy of data entry, accumulation, and maintenance in all aspects of what we do as an accounting and consulting Firm. Learns through Performance Advisor or direct Supervisor proper delegation and management of workload and demonstrates ability to properly delegate and manage workload. Assists in marketing the Firm.

Work environment: Work to be performed in HORNE office setting on a hybrid schedule, ideally 3+ days/ week in office.

Physical demands: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Travel required:  10 -- 25% travel.

Required education and experience:  Two (2) to four (4) years' experience in public accounting or consulting, demonstrating a progression in complexity and number of projects. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.  Background check required for hire.

Preferred education and experience:  Prior experience within public accounting, ideally at the Senior level. Current and valid CPA license strongly preferred. If not currently a CPA, the ideal candidate must be CPA eligible and working toward obtaining licensure by taking and passing applicable state CPA exam. If CPA, must be a member in good standing with the AICPA and respective state societies.

Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

HORNE Values: A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams. A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people. An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers: An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls "Deliver with Care." A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference. A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them. The firm you'll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability. We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member.  HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs. Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good. Come join us at team HORNEHORNE does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.  Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. HORNE will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).