Staff Tax Accountant (Junior Accountant)

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build your accounting and tax career with a supportive, experienced team that values your growth.
• Gain hands-on experience preparing both individual and business tax returns.
• Work with a diverse client base, including small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals.
• Expand your skills in tax preparation, corporate year-end accounting, and financial reporting.
• Enjoy a collaborative, close-knit environment where your contributions truly matter.
• Develop valuable technical knowledge and take on greater responsibilities as you grow.

Location

Livonia, MI | On-site

Enjoy working alongside experienced accounting professionals in a welcoming, team-oriented office where you'll have opportunities to learn, collaborate, and develop your career.

Note

Candidates should have 1+ years of tax preparation or accounting experience, including exposure to individual and business tax returns and year-end accounting work. A CPA license is not required.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're an established, full-service accounting firm dedicated to helping individuals and businesses navigate their financial and tax needs. Our team takes pride in delivering personalized service, building lasting relationships, and helping our people grow professionally. We're looking for a motivated Junior Accountant who is eager to learn, contribute, and build a rewarding career with us.

Job Description

• Prepare individual federal and state income tax returns, including Form 1040 and applicable Schedules C and E.
• Assist with business tax returns for corporations, S corporations, and partnerships, including Forms 1120, 1120S, and 1065.
• Support corporate year-end accounting, account reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and financial workpapers.
• Review financial records and supporting documents to ensure accurate tax reporting.
• Collaborate with experienced accountants on tax preparation, accounting projects, and client needs.
• Help identify discrepancies, resolve accounting questions, and maintain organized client records.
• Build your technical knowledge while gradually taking ownership of more complex assignments.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant tax preparation or accounting experience.
• Familiarity with preparing individual and business tax returns.
• Exposure to corporate year-end accounting, reconciliations, or year-end workpapers.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Comfortable learning accounting software, tax preparation systems, and Excel.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to expand your accounting and tax expertise.
• Public accounting experience and QuickBooks knowledge are a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We're a close-knit team that believes in supporting each other, sharing knowledge, and recognizing great work. You'll gain valuable experience across tax and accounting, work directly with knowledgeable professionals, and develop skills that can open doors to future opportunities.

If you're ready to grow your career, expand your expertise, and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance