Senior Accountant CPA/Tax

Brightwing; Troy (MI); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Simple IRA

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Partnership path and equity potential

Descripción de la vacante

Brightwing is seeking a Senior Accountant / CPA in Troy, MI, 100% on-site, to lead complex individual and business tax work and collaborate with a small, high-touch firm. The role offers growth toward partnership and ownership, with a strong client-facing component and opportunities to influence firm strategy.

The ideal candidate brings 8–15 years public accounting experience, CPA licensure, and proficiency in tax compliance, planning, and financial statements.

Formación

• Active CPA license required.
• 8–15 years of progressive public accounting experience with a strong emphasis on tax.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Public accounting audit, review, compilation, and financial statement experience.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance and planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and review individual, corporate, S-Corp, 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 potential for partnership.

Conocimientos

CPA license

Tax expertise

Public accounting

Client communication

GAAP knowledge

Mentoring juniors

Audits & reviews

Tax planning

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Herramientas

UltraTax CS

SafeSend Returns

SurePrep

Onvio

Descripción del empleo

Senior Accountant / Tax CPA

Location: Troy, MI | 100% On-Site Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

A well-established, high-touch public accounting firm in Troy, Michigan is seeking a Senior Accountant / CPA with 8–15 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.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 8–15 years of progressive public accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on tax.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Public accounting audit, review, compilation, and financial statement experience.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance and planning.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a small team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Software Requirements

• Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS
• SafeSend Returns
• Experience with SurePrep and Onvio is preferred.
• Strong overall proficiency with accounting and tax software.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Defined pathway to partnership and potential equity ownership.
• Health insurance.
• Simple IRA.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Manageable busy-season hours with a strong commitment to work-life balance.
• Collaborative, hands-on environment with direct access to firm leadership.