Careers
Working at Kinney & Associates
Kinney & Associates is a well-established public accounting firm based in Oxford, Mississippi, with more than 30 years of experience serving individual, business, and nonprofit clients across the region.
At Kinney & Associates, we value our people.
You’ll work closely with a diverse set of clients helping them navigate the challenges of the industry and establishing a collaborative relationship that goes beyond numbers.
Come grow with us.
Current Openings
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We are seeking an experienced, licensed Certified Public Accountant to join our team in Oxford, MS. This role is well suited to a CPA who wants meaningful client work and room to grow with a firm that values its people.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review individual, business, and nonprofit tax returns
Manage a portfolio of clients directly, serving as their primary point of contact
Perform tax planning and advisory services, identifying savings opportunities and
compliance risksPrepare and review financial statements, including compilations, reviews, and (where
applicable) auditsResearch complex tax and accounting issues and apply current regulations to client
situationsSupervise and mentor junior staff and support their professional development
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local tax law changes
Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, high-quality service
Qualifications
Active, unrestricted CPA license (Mississippi license, or ability to obtain reciprocity,
required)Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Prior public accounting experience preferred, with a demonstrated track record of
managing client relationshipsStrong working knowledge of individual and business tax preparation and current tax law
Proficiency with standard accounting and tax software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, CCH
Access, Microsoft)Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
High attention to detail and sound professional judgment
Ability to manage multiple client deadlines, particularly during tax season
To apply, email your resume to gckinney@kinneypllc.com
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Build Your Career in Accounting. Grow With Us.
We are seeking a motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented individual to join our growing public accounting firm in Oxford, MS.
This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse group of small business clients, providing bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, financial reporting, and tax preparation support.Rather than working for a single company, you will gain exposure to multiple businesses and industries while developing a broad range of accounting skills.
We are open to candidates with varying levels of experience, including recent college graduates and individuals with 2–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience. We're particularly interested in finding someone who wants to grow with the firm. For the right individual, this position offers the opportunity to take ownership of client relationships, assume increasing responsibility for client accounting operations, and eventually help lead and manage the firm's Client Accounting Services department.
Primary Responsibilities
Maintain monthly accounting records for multiple business clients.
Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Process payroll and prepare related payroll tax filings and reports.
Prepare and file state and local sales tax reports.
Maintain general ledgers and supporting accounting schedules.
Communicate directly with clients to obtain information and resolve
accounting questions.Identify and resolve discrepancies in client accounting records.
Assist with tax return preparation, including organizing client tax documents, entering financial information into tax preparation software, and maintaining supporting workpapers.
To apply, email your resume to gckinney@kinneypllc.com