Senior Tax Accountant

LeoForce; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Life & disability insurance

Licensing support

Overtime bank

Summer Fridays

PTO

Job summary

LeoForce in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to join a well‑established public accounting firm. You will prepare, review, and sign a broad range of tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and nonprofits, while providing proactive planning and advisory support.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of tax experience, CPA preferred, and strong client communication. You will mentor staff, manage deadlines, and help grow the firm’s trusted advisory practice in a

Qualifications

• CPA strongly preferred; Enrolled Agent (EA) will also be considered.
• 5–10 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Ability to prepare and sign tax returns independently.
• Strong tax planning experience.
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented personality with a low-ego approach.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and technical competence.
• Experience preparing a variety of tax returns including Individual, Partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, Trust & Estate, Nonprofit

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and sign a wide variety of federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Prepare individual, partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, trust, estate, and nonprofit tax returns.
• Provide proactive tax planning and consulting services for clients.
• Review work prepared by staff and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through responsive, consultative service.
• Assist with tax research and resolution of complex tax matters.
• Prepare financial statement reviews and compilations.
• Support bookkeeping and accounting engagements when appropriate.
• Maintain organized workpapers while managing multiple deadlines throughout the year.
• Participate in continuing education and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

CPA

EA

Public tax exp

Tax planning

Client communication

Team player

Professionalism

Job description

Senior Tax Accountant

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and sign a wide variety of federal, state, and local tax returns.


• Prepare individual, partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, trust, estate, and nonprofit tax returns.


• Provide proactive tax planning and consulting services for clients.


• Review work prepared by staff and provide technical guidance as needed.


• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through responsive, consultative service.


• Assist with tax research and resolution of complex tax matters.


• Prepare financial statement reviews and compilations.


• Support bookkeeping and accounting engagements when appropriate.


• Maintain organized workpapers while managing multiple deadlines throughout the year.


• Participate in continuing education and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• CPA strongly preferred; Enrolled Agent (EA) will also be considered.


• 5–10 years of public accounting tax experience.


• Ability to prepare and sign tax returns independently.


• Strong tax planning experience.


• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills.


• Collaborative, team-oriented personality with a low-ego approach.


• High level of professionalism, integrity, and technical competence.

Experience preparing a variety of tax returns including

• Individual


• Partnership


• S-Corporation


• C-Corporation


• Trust & Estate


• Nonprofit

Benefits

• Base Salary: $75,000-$100,000 (commensurate with experience)


• Annual Bonus: $10,000-$20,000


• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees


• 50% employer-paid dental and vision


• 5% 401(k) company match


• Company-paid life and disability insurance


• Paid CPA/EA licensing and continuing education


• Ability to bank overtime for additional paid time off


• Summer Fridays from mid-April through Labor Day


• Generous PTO package

The ideal person enjoys building long-term client relationships and takes pride in being more than a tax preparer. They are someone clients trust for thoughtful advice, teammates enjoy working alongside, and leadership can rely on to help support the firm's continued growth while preserving its outstanding culture.

A bit about us

We are partnering with a well‑established, independently owned public accounting firm that has built its reputation on trusted client relationships, technical excellence, and personalized service. Rather than simply preparing tax returns, the team serves as year‑round advisors to closely held businesses, high‑net‑worth individuals, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations, helping clients make informed financial decisions and plan for the future.

Unlike many firms that have been acquired or consolidated in recent years, this organization has remained locally owned and intentionally independent, allowing leadership to make decisions that prioritize employees, clients, and long‑term relationships over corporate mandates. The firm has experienced continued organic growth through client referrals and expanding business, creating an opportunity to add another experienced tax professional to the team.

If you're looking for a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your work directly impacts clients, this is an excellent opportunity.

Why join us

• Independently owned accounting firm with local decision‑making and long‑term stability.


• Opportunity to immediately sign tax returns and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.


• Collaborative, close‑knitted team with exceptional employee retention and a true family‑first culture.


• Diverse tax work including individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations.


• Significant tax planning and client advisory exposure, not just compliance work.


• Generous annual bonus program tied to individual and firm performance.


• Ability to bank overtime for additional paid time off after tax season.


• Summer Fridays off from mid-April through Labor Day.


• Strong benefits package including employer‑paid medical insurance, retirement match, and paid professional development.


• Leadership team that values collaboration, technical excellence, and long‑term career growth.