Tax Senior - Public

We are looking for a Tax Senior to join a public accounting team in Michigan. This role is suited for a tax specialist with several years of hands-on experience who enjoys serving clients, preparing a wide range of returns, and strengthening technical knowledge in a team-oriented setting. The position offers the opportunity to expand public accounting expertise while building toward increased responsibility and future leadership.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and review tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entity types across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Analyze financial information to support the calculation of income tax provisions for business clients and help ensure accurate reporting.
• Research tax rules and regulatory questions, then summarize conclusions clearly for senior colleagues and engagement teams.
• Coordinate with clients to gather required documents, answer routine questions, and provide timely follow-up throughout tax engagements.
• Maintain compliance by applying current tax laws and monitoring filing requirements for assigned clients.
• Organize workpapers and electronic records with a high degree of accuracy to support efficient review and retention practices.
• Participate in client discussions and deliver attentive service while helping address day-to-day tax matters.
• Continue developing technical and industry knowledge through training, mentorship, and ongoing learning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of tax experience, ideally gained within public accounting or a similar structured environment.
• Working knowledge of preparing individual and corporate tax returns, with exposure to partnership returns strongly valued.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with careful attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients and internal team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with tax preparation software such as CCH ProSystem fx.
• Commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, and contributing positively to team goals.
• CPA pursuit or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.

Compensation

$65,000.00-$85,000.00 Yearly

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