Senior Tax & Accounting Specialist

The Kresge Foundation; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kresge Foundation is seeking a Senior Accountant and Tax Specialist to manage the foundation’s tax reporting, accounting, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role supports the Deputy CFO, Controller, and Finance team, coordinating with external tax advisors as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing tax schedules and forms (990-PF, 990-T), analyzing investments for tax impact, and maintaining internal controls and documentation for audits.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, writing, verbal and social communication skills.
• Three plus years of public accounting experience in financial statement audit assurance and federal tax matters.
• Tax experience with investments and partnerships; international and exempt organization tax compliance desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participates in analysis of accounting and tax issues with emphasis on reporting for alternative investments.
• Reviews and recommends procedures for compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations; documents tax positions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Public accounting experience

Education

BS in accounting/finance

CPA or Enrolled Agent

Master's in taxation (preferred)

Tools

Great Plains

ProSystem fx

Job description

The Kresge Foundation is seeking a Senior Accountant and Tax Specialist to manage the foundation’s tax reporting, accounting, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role supports the Deputy CFO, Controller, and Finance team, coordinating with external tax advisors as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing tax schedules and forms (990-PF, 990-T), analyzing investments for tax impact, and maintaining internal controls and documentation for audits.