Entry-Level Tax & Assurance Accountant

Fenner Melstrom & Dooling PLC; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC in Birmingham, Michigan is seeking an Entry-Level Staff Accountant who is ready to build a career in public accounting. This role is primarily tax-focused and provides meaningful exposure to accounting, audit and assurance engagements, serving privately held businesses, high-income individuals and employee benefit plan clients.

You will contribute to real client work from the start, receive hands-on coaching, and learn how numbers connect to each client's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field is required.
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP and basic federal income tax concepts.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with careful attention to accuracy and detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the judgment to ask timely, thoughtful questions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn new accounting, tax and audit applications quickly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a professional-services environment.
• Availability to work additional hours during peak client-service periods and to travel locally to client locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state and local income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations and other entities under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Organize, analyze and validate client financial information; prepare accurate workpapers; and reconcile accounts and supporting schedules.
• Assist with tax estimates, extensions, projections, notices and planning engagements, including identifying items that require follow-up or additional research.
• Research tax questions using firm-approved resources and clearly document facts, authorities, analysis and conclusions at an appropriate level for the assignment.
• Develop an understanding of each client's business and tax profile so the team can provide thoughtful, proactive and practical service throughout the year.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Ability to learn new software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA exam eligibility or progress toward CPA

Tax coursework or auditing experience

Pursuit of CPA licensure

Job description

Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC in Birmingham, Michigan is seeking an Entry-Level Staff Accountant who is ready to build a career in public accounting. This role is primarily tax-focused and provides meaningful exposure to accounting, audit and assurance engagements, serving privately held businesses, high-income individuals and employee benefit plan clients.

You will contribute to real client work from the start, receive hands-on coaching, and learn how numbers connect to each client's