Senior Accountant(Tax)

Senior Accountant / Tax CPA

Position Overview

A well-established, high-touch public accounting firm in Troy, Michigan is seeking a Senior Accountant / CPA with 6–15 years of public accounting experience and a strong focus on tax. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working directly with clients, preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, and contributing to a collaborative small-firm environment.

The position also offers an established pathway toward partnership and firm ownership for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare and review individual, corporate, S-Corporation, partnership, trust, and estate tax returns.

· Process and review complex tax returns for high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.

· Provide tax planning and identify opportunities to minimize tax liabilities.

· Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients and respond to technical accounting and tax questions.

· Assist with audits, reviews, compilations, and financial statement preparation.

· Apply knowledge of GAAP and applicable accounting and tax requirements.

· Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.

· Participate in client meetings, firm initiatives, and business development activities.

· Contribute to firm management and strategic initiatives with the potential for advancement into a partnership role.

Software Requirements

· Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS

· SafeSend Returns

· Experience with SurePrep and Onvio is preferred.

· Strong overall proficiency with accounting and tax software.