Tax Accountant jobs in Michigan

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We are seeking a determined and talented Tax Accountant to join our our Tax & Accounting team. In this capacity, the right candidate will play an important role in our firm’s (and our clients’) financial operations, ensuring accuracy in accounting, tax preparation, financial management and compliance with the law. The selected candidate has the ability to persevere and stay focused in the face of challenges.

This position provides internal and external support to ensure success in accomplishing our mission for internal and external client financial operations.

Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and effective process workflow are key attributes this talented individual will possess, resulting in frequent appreciation from our clients and fellow team members.

This integral member of our Tax & Accounting team requires tax and accounting acumen, discernment, and an attitude of working the problem. Accurate communication and efficient process workflow are also key attributes, resulting in frequent appreciation from our clients and fellow team members.

The ideal candidate is ambitious, has relentless curiosity, wonder and an attitude of working the problem, is action oriented, who is excited to develop their career with a growing entrepreneurial firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains tax and accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• During tax season (Feb-Apr) provide accurate tax preparation in an efficient time period for the clients and assists the tax & accounting team as needed.
• Supports external clients through any audit process.
• Total commitment to compliance with all industry rules and regulations.
• Fosters a culture of learning, performance, and exceeding expectations; keeping ahead of industry trends and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Adept in tax, accounting, and the strategic application of information in advisory services.
• Highly motivated with a tenacious work ethic.
• Ethical in all regards for trust, transparency, and the well-being of all stakeholders involved.
• Proven integrity, confidentiality, and discretion in all matters.
• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and effective process workflow.
• Strong appreciation for and demonstrates teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a project or process.
• Demonstrated Proficiency in using common accounting and tax preparation technology such as QuickBooks Online and ATX software or high learning ability to quickly become proficient in these technology platforms.
• Understands how to use technology to solve problems and help others.
• Effective communication skills on all platforms: personal, phone, text, instant Messenger.
• Driven by curiosity and learning how things work and making them better.
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into the data and understand what it means.
• Highly articulate and able to explain complex information clearly and simply.
• Attention to detail and consistent, reliable accuracy with all data.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
• Skills to adapt and re-prioritize within a fluid environment.
• Supervise / mentor / encourage / develop team members during tax season.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Over 3 Years of experience in Accounting, Tax and Financial Services

To apply for this role, please submit your cover letter and resume describing what makes you truly unique in the marketplace and why you would be great for this role, for our clients and for our team.

Job Type: Full-time or Part Time

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Paid Training:

• Yes

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work
• Curious -- enjoys understanding how it all works and what it mean

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 3 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person