Tax Staff Accountant — CPA Path & Flexible Schedule

Hungerford; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

CPA exam support

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO & holidays

401(k) & retirement planning

Paid volunteer time

Wellness & community initiatives

Job summary

Hungerford, a respected West Michigan firm, seeks a Staff Accountant on our Tax team in Grand Rapids. You will help individuals and businesses navigate tax and compliance while building a foundation for your public accounting career, working alongside experienced professionals.

You'll prepare returns for individuals and entities, assist with planning, organize client documentation, and support engagements. We value growth, teamwork, and using technology to improve client service; CPA progress is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 1+ year of public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA eligibility and progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• Foundational understanding of tax concepts and GAAP.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and client-service mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, partnership, trust, corporation, and S corporation tax returns.
• Assist with tax planning projects, projections, and research.
• Organize, scan, and maintain client tax documentation.
• Support compliance engagements, including partnership filings and other specialized projects.
• Assist in evaluating tax notices and correspondence.
• Build positive relationships with clients through responsive, professional communication.
• Collaborate with team members to meet client deadlines and deliver quality work.
• Contribute to process improvements and firmwide initiatives.
• Leverage technology and automation tools to improve efficiency.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Tax concepts

GAAP

Organization & time management

Project management

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hungerford, a respected West Michigan firm, seeks a Staff Accountant on our Tax team in Grand Rapids. You will help individuals and businesses navigate tax and compliance while building a foundation for your public accounting career, working alongside experienced professionals.

You'll prepare returns for individuals and entities, assist with planning, organize client documentation, and support engagements. We value growth, teamwork, and using technology to improve client service; CPA progress is