Senior Tax Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Career Growth

Partnership Potential

Client Exposure

Growing Practice

Collaborative Culture

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC represents a growing Grand Rapids CPA firm seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join its tax practice. The role involves preparing and reviewing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, with tax planning and client relationship building at the forefront.

Depending on experience, the position can be tailored to a senior-level individual contributor or an experienced tax manager ready to take on leadership responsibilities, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public accounting or a similar tax-focused environment.
• 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.

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.

Job description

Senior Tax Accountant

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.