Senter CPA is a full-service Accounting, Tax, and Advisory firm located in Clarkston, MI. We strive to impress our clients with our vast knowledge and innovative technical approach to accounting. In an industry that has a reputation for being very stagnant and “paper heavy”, we pride ourselves in leading the way in technology to achieve quality, efficiency and a high level of client satisfaction.
Position: Senior Tax Accountant
We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Senior Tax Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be the point person in contact with clients to perform monthly client accounting services, personal tax preparation, corporate tax preparation and other client facing services acting on behalf of the firm, providing exceptional client service.
Location: In office or hybrid position with 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The team members should be available for meetings on site. (some flexibility available)
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, but with some flexibility
Start date: TBD with a 90-day introductory/probationary period
Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 Commensurate with experience (provide requirements with resume)
Tax Season: additional hours required during tax season; salary based on 2,300 annual service hours
BENEFITS
- Flexible work schedule
- 12 paid Holidays + 2 weeks vacation (after 90 day probation period)
- Competitive paid time off package (if applicable)
- 401K with employer match (when eligible)
- Client referral program
- A complete remote work technical package included
- Production based quarterly bonuses (value added compensation package)
- Professional development
- Growth Opportunities
- FUN TEAM ENVIRONMENT
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for the firm’s overall tax and accounting activities. Directs and coordinates office, client and facility services and any related activities. This position would be in heavy contact with clients and final authority on work assignments, acting on behalf of the firm, providing exceptional client service. As such, it’s important to be personable, professional, and helpful when working in this position. Serving as an added voice and face of our company, he or she will be integral to reinforcing our reputation, accuracy and exceptional customer service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Tax Preparation: (Experience filing and signing returns A PLUS but NOT required)
- Individual Tax Preparation (1040) experience is REQUIRED
- Corporate & Partnership Tax Preparation (1120/1120s/1065) is REQUIRED
- Trust & Estate Tax Preparation A PLUS but NOT required
- Experience with Ultra Tax is REQUIRED
- Experience with Onvio A PLUS but NOT required
- Experience with Tax Projections & Planning is REQUIRED
- Experience with QuickBooks Online is REQUIRED
- Experience performing and reviewing monthly client accounting services and/or bookkeeping is REQUIRED
- Experience preparing quarterly payroll tax returns and payroll processing is REQUIRED
- Experience with financial statement preparation A PLUS but NOT required
- Identify and address client needs with a goal of complete satisfaction
- Build rapport with clients by engaging with them in an inviting, friendly, and professional manner, to deliver exceptional experiences and nurture lasting relationships
- Respond quickly, professionally, and accurately to all client inquiries
- Managing projects & firm checklists
- Assembling, distributing documents and obtaining client signatures
- Provide initiative, recommendations, and assistance regarding policies, procedures, and firm matters
REQUIRED SKILLS
- 5+ Years Experience with tax preparation
- Prior experience in a public accounting firm and tax role
- Proven experience in a CPA Firm and full-charge management of clients
- A solid understanding of accounting and corporate tax principles such as basis reconciliation, book-tax adjustments, reasonable compensation, personal use of auto etc.
- A solid understanding of reviewing and tie out financials as well as the importance of workpapers
- A solid technical aptitude (Prior experience with QuickBooks & UltraTax)
- Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently, and also collaborate with and lead other team members
- Solutions oriented, resourceful, with excellent problem-solving skills
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & CPA License (or similar professional designation)
Please submit resumes to careers@sentercpa.com. Be sure to include salary requirements and preferred interview schedule. At this time, we would prefer to start with a Teams (video interview) until we narrow our search and conduct in office interviews. Call 248-934-0550 with any questions.
The above noted job description does not list all the duties of the job; you may be asked to perform other assignments and duties. This job description is intended to give a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations associated with the position. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed above. The firm’s management has the right to revise this job description at any time.
