What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant position at Venteon?
VENTEON and Harvard Resource Solutions are hiring a Senior Accountant (Public) to support an accounting firm in Metro Detroit, MI. Person will perform accounting and tax services for small and medium sized companies as well as help provide mentorship for team members.
POSITION TYPE: Full time, direct hire, onsite.
PAY: $85,000 to $110,000 annually based on level of experience (plus PTO and Benefits).
Requirements of the Senior Accountant (Public):
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in public accounting, preferably in a CPA firm environment.
- Strong tax experience across individual and business returns.
- Experience reviewing work and supporting or mentoring staff
- Comfortable in a hands-on role (both preparation and review)
- Strong communication skills with both clients and team members
- CPA preferred but not required.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks (Online and/or Desktop), Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ideal Candidate:
- Enjoys developing others and improving team performance
- Takes ownership and follows through
- Adaptable and comfortable in a smaller, collaborative firm environment
- Looking for a long-term role with growth potential
Duties of the Senior Accountant (Public):
• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and nonprofit organizations.
• Analyze client financial records to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.
• Conduct bookkeeping and general ledger maintenance for assigned clients.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Complete month-end and year-end close processes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives and projections for clients.
• Support client advisory services by providing cash flow analysis and financial insights.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and internal firm procedures.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on complex tax and accounting matters as needed.
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000