Junior Tax Accountant

Calculated Hire; Bloomfield Hills (MI); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Junior Tax Accountant to join their team in Bloomfield Hills. This exciting role focuses on indirect tax compliance, where you'll be responsible for managing personal property tax compliance, filing tax returns, and supporting customer inquiries. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in special projects aimed at improving processes. This position is perfect for someone with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact in the financial services industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Experience with reconciliations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal property tax compliance and file tax returns.
• Assist with customer inquiries and upload invoice journals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP System

Job description

Junior Tax Accountant

Location: Bloomfield, MI - Hybrid

Pay Rate: $24-25/hr

Overview:

The Junior Tax Accountant focuses on indirect tax compliance and involves a range of tax-related responsibilities. They will play a key role in managing personal property tax compliance while supporting customer inquiries, audit defense, and other special projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

Personal Property Tax Compliance:

• File tax returns
• Review assessments and appeal if necessary
• Evaluate and process tax bills
• Invoice customers
• Reconcile state balances to the general ledger (G/L)

Financial and Administrative Tasks:

• Upload invoice journals and check requests into the ERP system
• Assist with customer inquiries

Special Projects:

• Participate in projects as assigned to improve processes and outcomes

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience with reconciliations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills

Communication and Technical Skills:

• Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Eight Eleven Group (DBA Calculated Hire) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Financial Services and Banking