Senior Tax Accountant

Sterling Freeman; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Freeman is seeking a Tax Accountant in Michigan. The role involves preparing tax returns for private companies, conducting tax planning, and assisting clients with financial statements.

Applicants must have at least 3 years of CPA firm experience, and a Bachelor’s degree is required. The position offers the chance to work with diverse clients in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years current CPA Firm experience.
• CPA earned or in-progress.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and budgets.
• Perform complex financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for various entities.
• Assist with Tax Planning and Projections.
• Conduct tax research and prepare accurate work papers.
• Respond to tax authority notices independently.
• Make journal entries for year-end close.

Skills

CPA Firm experience

Financial analysis

Tax Planning

Communication

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in Tax or Accounting

Job description

You'll work directly with interesting, challenging, quality clients in a variety of industries. As part of a team that offers a collaborative, high-energy, positive environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and begin reviewing tax returns for Small to Mid-Sized Private Companies in multiple industries, Investment Entities, High Net-Worth Individuals, Fiduciary Entities, and Non‑Profits.
• Assist with Tax Planning and Projections.
• Conduct tax research & prepare accurate work papers.
• Respond to tax authority notices independently.
• Make journal entries for year‑end close including bank reconciliations.
• Generate trial balance & financial statements.
• Analyze current and prior year General Ledger, Cash book, Journal.
• Discuss with client year‑end adjustments to be included.
• Handle routine client questions, and work with clients to obtain necessary information for financials and tax return completion.
• Communicate client service improvement and business growth opportunity ideas to management.
• Assist with training & support of junior tax accountants.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years current CPA Firm experience.
• CPA earned or in‑progress.
• Bachelor’s required; Master’s in Tax or Accounting preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and budgets.
• Perform complex financial analysis.

Desired Soft Skills

• Integrity, intellectual strength & agility.
• History of being a passionate learner who welcomes skill‑stretching opportunities.
• Bring an entrepreneurial point‑of‑view to a Tax Accountant role.
• Energetic professional seeking greater responsibilities and more autonomy with clients.
• Passion & curiosity to look through the financials into the business to identify potential opportunities for client gain.
• Engaging and thrive building relationships internally and externally.