Tax Accountant

Job Description

THE ROLE

Own your clients end-to-end — preparation, planning, and IRS/state resolution — in a small firm where good work gets noticed, instead of one return type on a large-firm conveyor belt. We pay for your Enrolled Agent certification, provide financial support toward CPA, and fund extensive continuing education.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, businesses, estates, trusts, nonprofits, and retirement plans (Forms 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120, 1120-S, 5500, 990, and related state/local filings).
• Handle proactive tax planning and client tax questions.
• Perform bookkeeping and payroll services, including Forms 940/941 and state unemployment filings.
• Prepare financial statements and compilation-level work.
• Support IRS and state notice, tax-resolution, and representation matters (based on experience and licensing).
• Manage workpapers and deadlines independently while working closely with the team.

Required Experience

• 2+ years of professional tax-preparation experience (military tax-center / VITA preparation experience counts — tell us about it).
• Bookkeeping and payroll experience.
• Ability to prepare individual and business returns accurately and efficiently.

Preferred Experience

• EA, CPA, or active candidate — or a firm commitment to pursue EA/CPA licensure (we'll sponsor you).
• Experience with Thomson Reuters CS Professional Suite / UltraTax, QuickBooks, and Financial Cents.
• Trusts, estates, nonprofits, multistate taxation, or tax-resolution experience.

Required Skills

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and a client-service mindset.
• Availability for additional hours during January–April tax season.
• This is an in-office position at our Troy, MI location.

Preferred Skills

EA, CPA, or active candidate — or a firm commitment to pursue EA/CPA licensure (we'll sponsor you).