Tax-Focused Staff Accountant — Growth in Public Accounting

Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC (FMD) is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant focused on tax to join our Birmingham, Michigan office. You will work with experienced professionals on private client engagements, building strong foundational skills in tax, accounting, and assurance.

This role emphasizes learning, accuracy and client service, with opportunities to contribute to tax compliance and planning while developing professional judgment in a collaborative, growth-minded firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field.
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP and basic federal income tax concepts.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with careful attention to accuracy and detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the judgment to ask timely, thoughtful questions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn new accounting, tax and audit applications quickly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a professional-services environment.
• Availability to work additional hours during peak client-service periods and to travel locally to client locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state and local income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations and other entities under guidance of experienced team members.
• Organize, analyze and validate client financial information; prepare accurate workpapers; and reconcile accounts and supporting schedules.
• Assist with tax estimates, extensions, projections, notices and planning engagements, including identifying items that require follow-up or additional research.
• Research tax questions using firm-approved resources and clearly document facts, authorities, analysis and conclusions at an appropriate level for the assignment.
• Develop an understanding of each client's business and tax profile to provide thoughtful, proactive and practical service.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Tax software

Job description

Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC (FMD) is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant focused on tax to join our Birmingham, Michigan office. You will work with experienced professionals on private client engagements, building strong foundational skills in tax, accounting, and assurance.

This role emphasizes learning, accuracy and client service, with opportunities to contribute to tax compliance and planning while developing professional judgment in a collaborative, growth-minded firm.