Senior Tax Accountant

CFS; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career advancement

Partnership potential

Client exposure

Growing practice

Supportive culture

Job summary

CFS in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join its expanding tax practice. You will work directly with clients, handle complex tax engagements, and help grow the firm’s tax services.

The role involves preparing and reviewing individual, corporate, and partnership returns, providing tax planning guidance, and building trusted client relationships. Depending on experience, you may be an individual contributor or move into leadership responsibilities with potential

Qualifications

• Significant public accounting or tax-focused experience.
• Experience preparing/reviewing individual, corporate, and partnership returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state tax compliance and planning.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong client service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines independently.
• CPA license preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual income tax returns (Form 1040), C corporation returns, and partnership returns.
• Oversee tax compliance engagements from client information gathering to final filing.
• Provide tax planning, research, and consulting services to individuals and business clients.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and communicate practical recommendations to clients.
• Manage client relationships and respond to complex tax questions as a trusted advisor.
• Mentor and support developing tax staff with technical guidance and review feedback.
• Monitor engagement timelines and ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Stay informed of changes in federal and state tax laws and assess their impact on clients.
• Contribute to process improvements, client retention, and business development as appropriate.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Tax planning

Client relations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Deadline management

CPA license preferred

Job description

About The Opportunity

Our client, a growing Grand Rapids CPA firm is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join its expanding tax practice. This opportunity is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys working directly with clients, handling complex tax engagements, and contributing to the continued growth of a firm with a strong culture and collaborative approach.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Salary Range: $80,000–$120,000 annually
Position Type: Full-Time

About The Opportunity

Our client, a growing Grand Rapids CPA firm is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join its expanding tax practice. This opportunity is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys working directly with clients, handling complex tax engagements, and contributing to the continued growth of a firm with a strong culture and collaborative approach.
The Senior Tax Accountant will play an important role in preparing and reviewing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns while providing tax planning guidance and building trusted client relationships. Depending on experience and qualifications, this position can be tailored to a senior-level individual contributor or an experienced tax manager ready to take on greater leadership responsibilities.
For candidates seeking more than their next job, the firm offers an opportunity to grow with the practice, influence its future, and potentially pursue a path to partnership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual income tax returns (Form 1040), C corporation returns, and partnership tax returns.
• Oversee tax compliance engagements from initial client information gathering through final filing.
• Provide tax planning, research, and consulting services to individuals and business clients.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and communicate practical recommendations to clients.
• Manage client relationships, respond to complex tax questions, and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Mentor and support developing tax staff, providing technical guidance and review feedback.
• Monitor engagement timelines, manage competing priorities, and ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Stay informed of changes in federal and state tax laws and assess their impact on clients.
• Contribute to process improvements, client retention, and business development as appropriate to experience level.
• Help support the firm's continued growth and development of its tax practice.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public accounting or a comparable tax-focused environment; experience level will determine whether the position is aligned with a senior accountant or tax manager title.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and/or reviewing individual, C corporation, and partnership tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax compliance and tax planning.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong client service, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines independently.
• CPA license preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Prior experience mentoring staff, managing engagements, or developing client relationships is a plus.

Why Join the Team?

• Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $80,000–$120,000, based on experience and responsibilities.
• Career Advancement: Opportunity to expand leadership responsibilities and take on a larger role in the firm's tax practice.
• Potential Partnership Path: For highly experienced candidates, there may be an opportunity to explore future partnership based on fit, performance, and the firm's needs.
• Client Exposure: Build meaningful relationships with individuals and businesses while providing hands-on tax guidance.
• Growing Practice: Join a firm where your contributions can directly influence continued growth and success.
• Supportive Culture: Work with a team that values collaboration, professional judgment, client relationships, and long-term development.

If you're an experienced Senior Tax Accountant looking for a firm where you can make a meaningful impact, develop lasting client relationships, and grow professionally, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Whether you're ready to step into a senior role or are an established tax manager interested in future partnership potential, the firm offers room to grow and the opportunity to help shape its future. #inoct2026