Senior Accountant

MRPR; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hybrid Environment

PTO

Health & Wellness Days

401(k)

Life Insurance

Professional Memberships

Career Development/CPE

Job summary

MRPR is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team in a role focusing on accounting, attest, and tax engagements. You will work to ensure timely, high-quality service and maintain MRPR’s standards of ethics and professionalism.

We value strong communication, leadership, and the ability to coordinate client engagements across multiple industries, supporting business advisory services. Hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• CPA (or EA) certification required or actively near completion.
• 3–6 years of experience in public accounting.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience leading and reviewing the work of others.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and hold self and others accountable in line with MRPR Core Values.
• Coordinate client engagement and manage financial statements and tax returns.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in GAAP and related services.
• Communicate effectively with clients and understand their business and industry.
• Develop career goals, manage teams, and drive growth through networking.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial statements

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA certification

EA near completion

Tools

CCH ProSystem fx Engagement

CS Professional Suite

Checkpoint

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

MRPR is a Full-Service Accounting & Business Advisory Firm serving the business community since 1974, and we are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team! A Senior Accountant at MRPR will work on accounting, attest, and tax engagements and will exhibit high standards of professional and social ethics.

In joining our Firm, you will become part of an exceptional team with a rich history. For over the past 51 years, MRPR has partnered with businesses from multiple industries by providing a full-range of tax, audit, accounting services, and business advisory expertise to help these businesses thrive and grow in the challenging and ever-changing economic environment.

At MRPR, our culture lets you be heard and make a difference. We provide our employees with a supportive work environment that values each unique talent. We place strong value on investing in relationships, providing quality work, thinking like business owners, and succeeding together. We look for candidates to join our team who believe in, and can demonstrate, these values and who want to be a part of our dynamic culture.

And that’s just the start because we also offer our team members: Flexible Hybrid Environment; 55 hours/week during busy season; PTO; Health & Wellness Days; Holiday Time; Medical/Dental/Vision; 401(k); Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Disability Insurance; Voluntary Benefits; CPA and Advanced Education Assistance; Bonus Plans; Parental Time; Career Development/CPE; Professional Memberships; Home Office Equipment; Wellness & Team Building Events; and Business Casual Dress.

Check us out and see why we have been named one of Crain’s Best Places to Work!

Responsibilities

• LMA (Lead, Manage and hold Accountable).
  • Lead, manage, and hold self and others accountable in line with MRPR Core Values.
• Coordinate client engagement.
  • Accepts responsibility as the in-charge of the client engagement, including financial statements and tax returns; plan various phases of the engagement and coordinate fieldwork; deliver timely quality service and product; and communication on engagement progress.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency.
  • Apply GAAP knowledge and standards relating to audits, reviews, compilations, and accounting services; preparation or review of tax returns and related support; supervision of staff accountants; and knowledge and application of firm systems and processes.
• Effective client communication.
  • Act as the client contact for basic questions and information; develop client relationships; and gain understanding of client’s business and industry in order to identify opportunities.
• Create career goals and objectives.
  • Manage self and others to meet career objectives and performance expectations; develop new client contacts; and engage in networking activities to drive growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• CPA (or EA) certification required or actively near completion.
• 3 - 6 years of experience in public accounting.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience leading and reviewing the work of others.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Assurance applications (CCH ProSystem fx Engagement, CS Professional Suite, Checkpoint).
  • Accounting software applications (Quickbooks).
  • Tax research database and planning tools (CCH, Checkpoint, BNA or comparable).
  • Tax compliance software (Axcess Tax or comparable).
  • Microsoft Office products and Adobe Acrobat.

We believe that a strong team is the backbone of a successful business, and we look forward to hearing from you.