Brown & McCook LLC | Athens, GA

Build a Career in Tax Strategy, Accounting, and Client Advisory

This is not a typical entry-level accounting role.

Brown & McCook is a boutique tax and accounting firm serving business owners and real estate investors. We specialize in high-level tax planning, strategy, and client advisory — not commodity tax preparation.

We are looking for someone ambitious, coachable, organized, and hard-working who wants to build a real long-term career in tax, accounting, and client service.

You do NOT need prior tax experience. We will teach you the technical side.

What matters most is your attitude, work ethic, communication skills, and willingness to learn.

 
What You’ll Do

Year 1 – The Foundation

• Transmit tax returns and manage e-file confirmations

• Handle IRS and state tax notices

• Assist with LLC and entity formations

• Perform data entry for tax returns while learning tax concepts

• Communicate with clients by phone, email, and portal

• Learn QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online

• Support the team with operational and administrative responsibilities

You’ll learn how taxes, accounting, and small businesses actually work while doing real client work from day one.

Year 2 – Growing Into Tax Work

• Prepare simpler tax returns under supervision

• Handle client questions and communication

• Participate in tax planning discussions

• Build relationships with business-owner clients

• Continue developing accounting and advisory skills

Year 3 – Professional Development

• Prepare returns independently with team support

• Participate in tax strategy and advisory calls

• Manage portions of client relationships

• Continue building into a long-term tax advisory role

Top performers can grow into compensation potential of $75,000+ within approximately 3 years.

 
What We’re Looking For

You do NOT need:

• Prior tax experience

• A CPA license

• To know everything on day one

We WILL teach you the technical side.

You SHOULD be:

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Coachable and open to feedback

• Resourceful and able to solve problems independently

• Comfortable using technology, research tools, and AI

• Strong with communication and customer service

• Motivated to become exceptional at your craft

Minimum Qualifications (at least one preferred)

• 2- or 4-year degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
  OR

• 2+ years experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, tax, or administrative operations

Strongly Preferred

• 1–2+ years in customer service or client-facing work

 
This Role Is Demanding — and Worth It

Tax deadlines are real. Expectations are high. You’ll be challenged consistently and expected to grow quickly.

You’ll make mistakes. We’ll coach you through them.

But if you put in the work, this role can accelerate your career faster than most traditional firms.

You’ll gain exposure to:

• Small business tax preparation

• Tax planning and strategy

• Client communication and advisory

• Accounting and financial analysis

• Real-world business operations

You won’t just learn compliance work — you’ll learn how to think strategically for business owners.

 
Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Year 1: $50,000 + performance bonus opportunity

• Year 2: $55k+ compensation growth based on performance

• Year 3: $60k+ long-term growth path into tax preparation and advisory work

Benefits

• Health insurance (100% company paid)

• Simple IRA with 3% company match

• Paid time off

• Flexible schedule during off-season

• Small, high-performing team environment

 
Who We Are

We are a boutique firm focused on high-level service, communication, and tax strategy.

We operate using EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and value:

• Clear communication

• Coachability

• Consistency

• Helpfulness

• Productivity

We are a small, high-performing team that takes pride in delivering exceptional service and real value to clients.

 
How To Apply

Please do NOT send a generic application.

Instead, email the following to Chad@brownmccook.com with the subject line:

“Tax Associate – [Your Name]”

Include:

1. A 2–3 minute video answering:

• Why do you want to learn taxes?

• Why do you want to work in this type of environment?

• What makes you great at customer service?

1. A brief written response (300 words max):
   “Why are you the right fit for this role and what value would you bring to Brown & McCook?”

2. Your resume

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will move quickly for the right person.