Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan, CPA is looking for a Senior Tax Manager to join our team in Duluth.

The Senior Tax Manager plays a critical role in the firm’s tax practice serving as a technical expert, strategic advisor, and team mentor. This position focuses on high-level tax review, advanced technical problem-solving, and shaping the firm’s approach to complex tax matters. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking professional who combines deep technical mastery with a passion for developing people and improving processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical review of complex and high-value tax returns, including Forms 1040,1065, 1120, 1120-S, 1041, and 990, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of tax law to identify issues, evaluate alternative treatments, and provide innovative, research-backed recommendations.
• Serve as a go-to technical resource for staff and partners, interpreting new tax legislation, court cases, and IRS rulings.
• Oversee the consistent application of best practices, templates, and procedures to ensure firmwide accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and implement forward-looking tax strategies for individuals and business entities, helping clients minimize liabilities and plan proactively.
• Take ownership of complex or specialized projects, such as multi-entity structuring, succession planning, or transaction analysis.

• Partner with clients as a trusted technical advisor, delivering strategic insights and clear explanations on complex matters.
• Collaborate with partners to design and present integrated tax strategies that align with clients’ broader business and personal goals.
• Participate in key client meetings to communicate tax implications, planning opportunities, and regulatory changes.
• Maintain a proactive approach to client service by anticipating needs, identifying risks, and suggesting process or policy improvements.

• Provide hands-on mentoring and technical coaching to tax staff and seniors, building their technical acumen and professional confidence.
• Review and provide structured feedback on staff workpapers, offering clear, educational guidance rather than transactional corrections.
• Support training initiatives and help design internal technical development programs for the tax team.
• Model a calm, solutions-oriented leadership style that promotes learning, accountability, and teamwork.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of progressive public accounting experience in tax preparation and review.
• Proven strength in technical tax analysis and interpreting complex regulations.
• CPA license required or in active pursuit.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-entity and multi-state taxation, and experience with high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, and S-corporations.
• Strong research, writing, and documentation skills for technical memos and client correspondence.
• Proficiency in Thomson Reuters UltraTax, Engagement Manager, GoFileRoom, and QuickBooks.
• Natural coach and team builder — able to train, guide, and inspire junior professionals.
• Tech-forward mindset and eagerness to explore automation, data analytics, and emerging tools in tax compliance and planning.
• Strategic thinker with the ambition to lead a tax department and contribute to the firm’s overall direction.

Why You’ll Love Working at RYBD

• Manageable busy seasons – no required Saturdays, limited overtime
• People-first culture – collaborative, supportive, grounded
• Best of Gwinnett award winner 12+ years
• Community-minded team that celebrates and supports one another
• Real mentorship + professional growth pathways
• Accountability structure that provides clarity & focus
• Advisory-forward approach with meaningful client relationships
• Technology-forward firm that invests in efficiency
• 65+ years of stability with a growth-minded future

Benefits:

• 401(k) or ROTH Contributions
• Health Insurance, life & disability insurance options
• Paid time off – 160 hours yearly
• Paid Holidays

Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@rybd.com

Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan, CPA is looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to join our team in Duluth.

Candidate will be responsible for preparing monthly financial statements for clients and preparing complex individual and/or business tax returns. Have in depth experience in small business bookkeeping, accounting & income tax preparation for individuals as well as all entity type returns (Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, 990, 706 & 709)

Do you value working in a true team environment, mentoring from senior managers/partners, having a professional growth plan, learning practice development tips at an award-winning firm committed to stellar client service and work-life quality? If so, the opportunity you have been waiting and preparing for is with Rhodes, Young Black & Duncan (RYBD). When you work here, we treat you like family. Located in Duluth, this area is known for its quality of life, a great place to raise a family, enjoy the local dining scene at the growing number of foodie restaurants, and bask in the mild weather.

Why Choose RYBD:

• Challenging work with a talented team of professionals, in a fun, collaborative environment
• Professional growth and development with an opportunity to lead and mentor or coach others
• High level of responsibility, challenge, and professional reward
• Work-life quality with competitive pay and benefits package
• Stones throw away from Infinite Energy Area
• Easy access to I-85 and/or 316
• Virtual work environment may be available.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare individual and business tax returns
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Maintain fixed assets and record depreciation
• Process payroll and sales and use tax
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Review Staff work
• Embrace technology to create efficiencies
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and loan accounts

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in accounting, preferable public
• Bachelor’s Preferred
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills including V-lookups and pivot tables
• Experience with UltraTax, Advanceflow, and Go-file Room a plus
• Proficient with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online

Benefits:

• 401(k) or ROTH Contributions
• Health Insurance, life & disability insurance options
• Paid time off – 160 hours yearly
• Paid Holidays

Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@rybd.com

Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan, CPA is looking for a Bookkeeper/Accountant to join our team in Duluth.

Candidate will be responsible for full-cycle accounting duties to include preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for clients. Some experience in small business bookkeeping, light accounting & simple income tax preparation for individuals a plus.

Do you value working in a true team environment, mentoring from senior managers/partners, having a professional growth plan, learning practice development tips at an award-winning firm committed to stellar client service and work-life quality? If so, the opportunity you have been waiting and preparing for is with Rhodes, Young Black & Duncan (RYBD). When you work here, we treat you like family. Located in Duluth, this area is known for its quality of life, a great place to raise a family, enjoy the local dining scene at the growing number of foodie restaurants, and bask in the mild weather.

Why Choose RYBD:

• Challenging work with a talented team of professionals, in a fun, collaborative environment
• Professional growth and development with an opportunity to lead and mentor or coach others
• High level of responsibility, challenge and professional reward
• Work-life quality with competitive pay and benefits package
• Easy access to I-85 and/or 316
• Virtual work environment may be available.

Qualifications:

The bookkeeper candidate should have a degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience, as well as a knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles.

Responsibilities:

• 1-3 years’ experience following areas:
• Full Accounts Receivable
• Full Accounts Payable
• Bank, credit card and inter-company reconciliations
• Conducting month end close covering reconciliations and distributions
• Data Entry
• W-9’s, 1099’s, vendor set-up and maintenance
• Administrative tasks as needed
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Experience with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online
• Experience with QuickBooks Client set-up including Chart of Accounts and some clean-up
• Experience with QuickBooks conversion from desktop to on-line
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat and MS Office Suite
• Payroll experience
• Perform work accurately and in a time efficient manner, with strong attention to detail, organization and follow through
• Ability to accept constructive feedback, making adjustments as directed
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment with both colleagues and clients
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be comfortable with client contact
• Adhere to internal Firm deadlines (time entry)
• Able to contribute ideas and add value to team

You will need to have:

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online – QB ProAdvisor preferred
• Proficiency in MS Word & Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Willingness to learn/tackle any aspect of accounting when needed
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic team player
• Respectful of confidential/sensitive information

Who we are:

At RYBD, we are a combination of smarts and heart. We place people first, getting to know the people behind the numbers. Our rally cry is Better Today – Great Tomorrow. We want you to ask yourself every day – Do you love working here and do people love working with you? Founded in 1957, we are a full-service firm offering a wide variety of tax, audit, business advising and accounting services to individuals and businesses throughout Georgia. We’ve been named the Best Accounting Firm by Best of Gwinnett for over twelve years. Our team has a wide range of industry experience including small businesses, nonprofit organizations, health care, construction, real estate, financial institutions, manufacturing and wholesale/distribution.

Benefits:

• 401(k) or ROTH Contributions
• Health Insurance, life & disability insurance options
• Paid time off – 160 hours yearly
• Paid Holidays

Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@rybd.com

Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan, CPA is looking for a Staff Tax Accountant to join our team in Duluth.

Candidate will be responsible for preparing monthly financial statements for clients and preparing complex individual and/or business tax returns. Have some experience in small business bookkeeping, accounting & income tax preparation for individuals as well as all entity type returns (Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, 990, 706 & 709)

Do you value working in a true team environment, mentoring from senior managers/partners, having a professional growth plan, learning practice development tips at an award-winning firm committed to stellar client service and work-life quality? If so, the opportunity you have been waiting and preparing for is with Rhodes, Young Black & Duncan (RYBD). When you work here, we treat you like family. Located in Duluth, this area is known for its quality of life, a great place to raise a family, enjoy the local dining scene at the growing number of foodie restaurants, and bask in the mild weather.

Why Choose RYBD:

• Challenging work with a talented team of professionals, in a fun, collaborative environment
• Professional growth and development with an opportunity to lead and mentor or coach others
• High level of responsibility, challenge and professional reward
• Work-life quality with competitive pay and benefits package
• Stones throw away from Infinite Energy Area
• Easy access to I-85 and/or 316
• Virtual work environment may be available.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals and various business entity types
• Prepare and understand financial statements
• Assistance in research and analysis of accounting and tax issues
• Month/Quarter end close; calculate, review and process journal entries and balance sheet/account reconciliation
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable and loan accounts
• Maintain fixed assets and record depreciation
• Payroll processing and sales tax filing
• Embrace technology to create efficiencies
• Identify and communicate potential problem areas during engagements
• Conduct business specific research – gather and analyze data, interpret results, compile reports and make recommendations to managers and partners
• Develop effective client relationships through professionalism and follow-through
• Other duties and projects assigned

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years’ general accounting experience, preferable public
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Exhibit basic understanding of accounting and tax rules
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills including V-lookups and pivot tables
• Experience with UltraTax, Advanceflow and Go-file Room a plus
• Experience with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online
• Experience with QuickBooks Client set-up including Chart of Accounts and some clean-up
• Experience with QuickBooks conversion from desktop to on-line
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat and MS Office Suite
• Payroll experience
• Perform work accurately and in a time efficient manner, with strong attention to detail, organization and follow through
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to accept constructive feedback, making adjustments as directed
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment with both colleagues and clients
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be comfortable with client contact
• Adhere to internal Firm deadlines (time entry)
• Able to contribute ideas and add value to team
• Pursuing CPA license – ability to sit for CPA exam or passed sections of the CPA exam a plus

Who we are:

At RYBD, we are a combination of smarts and heart. We place people first, getting to know the people behind the numbers. Our rally cry is Better Today – Great Tomorrow. We want you to ask yourself every day – Do you love working here and do people love working with you? Founded in 1957, we are a full-service firm offering a wide variety of tax, audit, business advising and accounting services to individuals and businesses throughout Georgia. We’ve been named the Best Accounting Firm by Best of Gwinnett for over twelve years. Our team has a wide range of industry experience including small businesses, nonprofit organizations, health care, construction, real estate, financial institutions, manufacturing and wholesale/distribution.

Benefits:

• 401(k) or ROTH Contributions
• Health Insurance, life & disability insurance options
• Paid time off – 160 hours yearly
• Paid Holidays

Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@rybd.com

Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan, CPA is looking for a Tax Intern to join our team in Duluth.

Candidate will be responsible for preparing monthly financial statements for clients and preparing individual and/or business tax returns. You will gain experience in small business bookkeeping, accounting & income tax preparation for individuals as well as all entity type returns (Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, 990, 706 & 709)

Do you value working in a true team environment, mentoring from senior managers/partners, having a professional growth plan, learning practice development tips at an award-winning firm committed to stellar client service and work-life quality? If so, the opportunity you have been waiting and preparing for is with Rhodes, Young Black & Duncan (RYBD). When you work here, we treat you like family. Located in Duluth, this area is known for its quality of life, a great place to raise a family, enjoy the local dining scene at the growing number of foodie restaurants, and bask in the mild weather.

Why Choose RYBD:

• Challenging work with a talented team of professionals, in a fun, collaborative environment
• Professional growth and development with an opportunity to lead and mentor or coach others
• High level of responsibility, challenge and professional reward
• Work-life quality with competitive pay and benefits package
• Stones throw away from Infinite Energy Area
• Easy access to I-85 and/or 316

Responsibilities:

• Prepare simple federal and state tax returns for individuals and various business entity types
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable and loan accounts
• Assist in business specific research – gather and analyze data
• Develop effective inter-personal relationships through professionalism and follow-through
• Other duties and projects assigned

Qualifications:

• 0-1 years general accounting experience, preferable public
• Exhibit basic understanding of accounting and tax rules
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Moderate MS Excel skills
• Experience with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online a plus
• Perform work accurately and in a time efficient manner, with strong attention to detail, organization and follow through
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to accept constructive feedback, making adjustments as directed
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment with both colleagues and clients
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be comfortable with client contact
• Adhere to internal Firm deadlines (time entry)
• Able to contribute ideas and add value to team
• Pursuing CPA license – ability to sit for CPA exam or passed sections of the CPA exam a plus

Who we are:

At RYBD, we are a combination of smarts and heart. We place people first, getting to know the people behind the numbers. Our rally cry is Better Today – Great Tomorrow. We want you to ask yourself every day – Do you love working here and do people love working with you? Founded in 1957, we are a full-service firm offering a wide variety of tax, audit, business advising and accounting services to individuals and businesses throughout Georgia. We’ve been named the Best Accounting Firm by Best of Gwinnett for over twelve years. Our team has a wide range of industry experience including small businesses, nonprofit organizations, health care, construction, real estate, financial institutions, manufacturing and wholesale/distribution.

Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@rybd.com

Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan, CPA is looking for an Audit Associate to join our team in Duluth.

Candidate will be responsible for working with external clients to assist in developing and executing audit plans. You will play a key role in the success of the group by developing document requests and coordinating delivery of evidence to our clients, as well as assist in the performance of special reviews and other duties as they arise.

Do you value working in a true team environment, mentoring from senior managers/partners, having a professional growth plan, learning practice development tips at an award-winning firm committed to stellar client service and work-life quality? If so, the opportunity you have been waiting and preparing for is with Rhodes, Young Black & Duncan (RYBD). When you work here, we treat you like family. We are located in Duluth, an area is known for its quality of life, a great place to raise a family, enjoy the local dining scene at the growing number of foodie restaurants, and bask in the mild weather.

Why Choose RYBD:

• Challenging work with a talented team of professionals, in a fun, collaborative environment
• Professional growth and development with an opportunity to lead and mentor or coach others
• High level of responsibility, challenge and professional reward
• Work-life quality with competitive pay and benefits package
• Stone’s throw away from Gas South Arena
• Easy access to I-85 and/or 316
• Virtual work environment may be available.

Responsibilities:

• • Identify accounting and auditing issues in the engagement that need to be discussed and evaluated with the supervisor
  • Work to fully comprehend the purpose of audit steps and be able to execute the steps with increasingly less supervision
  • Develop skills for interacting with client personnel
  • Timely completing tasks and delivering finish products to the client.
  • Exceeding expectations
    • At lower levels with reviewer, manager and partner
    • At upper levels with the clients
  • Ownership and accountability of tasks at that level
  • Keep current on all professional pronouncements, such as ASUs, that impact the industries served or audit or accounting areas you are working on
  • Studying for CPA exam
  • Attend a client engagement meeting to determine timelines and goals of an audit.
  • Research business trends within an industry to professionally represent a company and apply this knowledge to the client’s solutions, potentially developing new or additional business for the Firm.
  • Prepare accounting-related reports through a paperless environment.
  • Provide financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork in an effort to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
  • Perform work accurately and in a time efficient manner, with strong attention to detail, organization and follow through
  • Ability to accept constructive feedback, making adjustments as directed
  • Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment with both colleagues and clients
  • Must possess excellent communication skills and be comfortable with client contact
  • Adhere to internal Firm deadlines (time entry)
  • Able to contribute ideas and add value to team

You will need to have:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Willingness to learn/tackle any aspect of accounting when needed
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic team player
• Respectful of confidential/sensitive information

Who we are:

At RYBD, we are a combination of smarts and heart. We place people first, getting to know the people behind the numbers. Our rally cry is Better Today – Great Tomorrow. We want you to ask yourself every day – Do you love working here and do people love working with you? Founded in 1957, we are a full-service firm offering a wide variety of tax, audit, business advising and accounting services to individuals and businesses throughout Georgia. We’ve been named the Best Accounting Firm by Best of Gwinnett for over twelve years. Our team has a wide range of industry experience including small businesses, nonprofit organizations, health care, construction, real estate, financial institutions, manufacturing and wholesale/distribution.

Benefits:

• 401(k) or ROTH Contributions
• Health Insurance, life & disability insurance options
• Paid time off – 160 hours yearly
• Paid Holidays

Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@rybd.com

Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan, CPA is looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team in Duluth.

Small Business Accounting (SBA) Department

The Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day operations within the SBA department, ensuring accurate, efficient, and timely client work. This role manages staff, balances multiple client priorities, and serves as a technical accounting resource for the team. The Accounting Manager is expected to be highly detail-oriented, strong in workflow and project management, and advanced in QuickBooks Online (QBO), including review, troubleshooting, and cleanup. Complex or strategic matters are escalated to the Director of Small Business Accounting as needed.

Reports to: Director of Small Business Accounting

Responsibilities:

• • Oversee day-to-day SBA department operations, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial deliverables across all assigned clients.
  • Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related deliverables prior to client release to ensure accuracy, consistency, and proper support.
  • Lead, support, and hold accounting staff accountable for productivity, quality of work, and deadline adherence; provide coaching, feedback, and guidance as needed.
  • Coordinate onboarding and ongoing training for accounting staff and identify skill or knowledge gaps.
  • Serve as an accounting advisor for assigned small business clients providing routine financial insights, cash flow guidance, and general advisory support; analyze financials and respond to higher-level client accounting questions.
  • Troubleshoot complex accounting issues including reconciliations, cleanup work, and classification issues.
  • Support workload planning, manage competing priorities, and enforce deadlines across multiple concurrent client engagements and internal initiatives.
  • Implement department initiatives established by firm leadership and collaborate with the Director on process refinement, standardization, and efficiency improvements.
  • Identify opportunities for additional services and coordinate with the Director and other departments for cross-selling and referrals.
  • Encourage effective and consistent use of cloud accounting tools and best practices
  • Coordinate with the Tax Department to ensure year-end reporting is complete and books are tax-ready.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Maintain strong documentation standards to support audit trails, tax preparation, and internal quality control.
  • Perform other related duties as necessary to support departmental and firm-wide objectives.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• 7–10+ years of accounting experience; prior experience in public accounting and/or Client Accounting Services (CAS) strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams; ability to coach, give feedback, and hold team members accountable to deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online required; QBO ProAdvisor certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, and GAAP.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; strong documentation discipline.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills and the ability to explain accounting issues clearly and professionally.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ability to interpret and manipulate financial reports and data.

Performance Metrics:

• Accuracy and timeliness of client deliverables
• Successful and timely implementation of new client onboarding.
• Client satisfaction and retention for assigned accounts.
• Staff development, quality of review feedback, and team productivity.
• Workflow consistency and adherence to firm procedures/templates.
• Process improvement contributions and effective use of technology/tools.

Why Join RYBD:

RYBD is a people-first CPA firm with over 65 years of stability and a forward-looking, advisory-driven mindset. We are committed to delivering excellent client service while maintaining a healthy, sustainable work environment for our team.

• Manageable Workload & Work-Life Balance – Reasonable busy seasons, no required Saturdays, and limited overtime
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Culture – Collaborative environment with leaders who are accessible, engaged, and invested in your success
• Professional Growth & Career Pathways – Real mentorship, ongoing training, and clear opportunities for advancement
• Advisory-Focused Work – Meaningful client relationships that go beyond compliance and bookkeeping
• Technology-Forward Firm – Strong investment in cloud tools and efficient processes that allow you to work smarter, not harder
• Stability with a Growth Mindset – A well-established firm that continues to evolve and innovate
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Compensation and benefits that reflect experience, responsibility, and performance

Benefits:

• 401(k) or ROTH Contributions
• Health Insurance, life & disability insurance options
• Paid time off – 160 hours yearly
• Paid Holidays

Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@rybd.com