Senior Tax Accountant

Kroon & Mitchell; Grand Rapids (MI); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kroon & Mitchell in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to lead tax preparation and compliance for individuals, businesses, and entities, ensuring accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities include reviewing complex returns, researching issues, preparing workpapers, advising on planning strategies, analyzing financials, collaborating with teams, and mentoring junior staff while maintaining audit-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• CPA license or progress toward licensure preferred.
• Experience with complex individual and business returns.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and filing requirements.
• Experience in public accounting or tax-focused roles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead and perform tax preparation and compliance for clients.
• Review complex tax returns and research tax issues.
• Prepare workpapers and assist with planning strategies.
• Analyze financial statements and collaborate with accounting and investment teams.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain audit-ready documentation and controls.

Connaissances

Tax preparation

Tax compliance

Tax law knowledge

Accounting

Financial statements

Client communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Tax software

Excel

Word

Formation

CPA licensure (preferred)

Outils

Tax software

Excel

Word

Description du poste

Company Description

Kroon & Mitchell is a family-owned firm with over 50 years of experience providing both Accounting and Investment Management services. The firm offers a distinctive combination of accounting expertise and investment planning, allowing for comprehensive analysis of each client’s full financial picture. Team members collaborate to deliver sound, long-term guidance tailored to diverse client needs. Kroon & Mitchell emphasizes integrity, diligence, and high-quality service, fostering a professional yet personable environment. The firm is committed to building lasting client relationships grounded in trust and performance.

Role Description

The Senior Tax Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Grand Rapids, MI. This role is responsible for leading and performing tax preparation and tax compliance activities for individuals, businesses, and other entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing complex tax returns, researching tax issues, preparing workpapers, and providing guidance on tax planning strategies. The Senior Tax Accountant will analyze financial statements, collaborate with accounting and investment team members, and communicate directly with clients to address questions and explain tax implications. This role also supports process improvements, mentors junior staff, and helps maintain documentation and controls for audits and regulatory reviews.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Tax Preparation and Tax Compliance, with experience handling complex individual and business returns.
• Candidates should possess solid knowledge of Tax and current tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements across relevant jurisdictions.
• Candidates should possess proficiency in Accounting and preparation or review of Financial Statements to support tax reporting and planning.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or progress toward licensure is highly preferred.
• Several years of experience in public accounting or a tax-focused role, ideally including work with small to mid-sized businesses.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy under deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain tax concepts clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Experience with tax and accounting software and proficiency in common office applications (e.g., Excel, Word).