Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Hybrid flexibility)
Grow Your Public Accounting Career with a Firm That Invests in Your Success
Our client is seeking a Tax Accountant or Senior Tax Accountant to join its growing public accounting team. Whether you're an early-career tax professional looking to expand your experience or a seasoned accountant ready to take on more complex engagements, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career in a collaborative, team-focused environment. In this role, you'll work with a diverse client base that includes privately held businesses, business owners, and individual taxpayers across a variety of industries. You'll gain exposure to tax compliance, planning, consulting, and research while working alongside experienced professionals who are committed to mentorship, professional development, and delivering exceptional client service. If you enjoy solving tax challenges, building client relationships, and working in a culture that values continuous learning and career growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
- Support tax planning, compliance, consulting, and advisory engagements for a diverse client base.
- Work directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide exceptional service.
- Research tax issues and assist in developing practical solutions and planning strategies.
- Analyze tax notices and assist with responses to taxing authorities.
- Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency and provide value-added recommendations.
- Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Collaborate with partners, managers, and team members on complex tax matters.
- Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations.
- Mentor and support junior staff through coaching and knowledge sharing.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives that enhance client service and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of public accounting tax experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Experience preparing tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
- Experience using professional tax software (specific software experience is not required).
- Strong understanding of federal and state tax compliance.
- Michigan resident. Relocation is not available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or CPA candidate. (Reimbursement offered for obtaining CPA)
- Experience working with closely held businesses and business owners.
- Experience with tax planning and multi-entity business structures.
Titles Encouraged to Apply
- Tax Accountant
- Senior Tax Accountant
- Tax Associate
- Senior Tax Associate
- Public Tax Accountant
- Tax Consultant
- Staff Tax Accountant
If you're looking for a public accounting opportunity where you can continue developing your technical expertise, build lasting client relationships, and grow your career with a respected tax practice, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 2+ years of tax accounting experience with a public accounting firm?
Education:
Work Location: In person
