Tax Accountant

CFS; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a detail-oriented tax professional to prepare and process flow-through entity tax returns using UltraTax. The role includes calculating payments, assisting with compliance, and emailing clients for required information.

The position offers hybrid work (1 day remote after training) and opportunities to contribute to tax projects year-round while gaining exposure to accounting tasks during slower periods.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Exposure to tax preparation or at least one tax season of experience.
• Basic understanding of business tax compliance.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable learning new technology and software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process flow-through business entity tax returns using UltraTax.
• Calculate business tax payments and assist with tax compliance activities.
• Communicate with clients via email to obtain missing tax information and documentation.
• Assist with special tax projects throughout the year.
• Support the team during busy tax periods and help prepare for future filing seasons.
• When tax workloads are lighter, assist with accounting functions and financial statement preparation (training provided if needed).

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Email communication

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA licensure (preferred)

Enrolled Agent (EA) designation (preferred)

Tools

UltraTax

Job description

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000

Schedule: Monday-Friday | Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 1 day remote after training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process flow-through business entity tax returns using UltraTax
• Calculate business tax payments and assist with tax compliance activities
• Communicate with clients via email to obtain missing tax information and documentation
• Assist with special tax projects throughout the year
• Support the team during busy tax periods and help prepare for future filing seasons
• When tax workloads are lighter, assist with accounting functions and financial statement preparation (training provided if needed)

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance minimum
• Exposure to tax preparation or at least one tax season of experience
• Basic understanding of business tax compliance
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable learning new technology and software

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience preparing financial statements
• Public accounting or small firm tax experience
• Working toward CPA licensure
• Enrolled Agent (EA) designation