Senior Staff Accountant - CPA Required

Senior Staff Accountant (CPA Required) Lally Group, PC, is a growing full‑service accounting and consulting firm committed to our team members and dedicated to being a trusted business advisor to our clients. We are seeking to add an experienced Senior Staff Accountant (CPA Required) to our Jackson / Lansing, MI team. While this is a hybrid position, both offices are in Michigan and 98% of our clients are in Michigan. Must be able to be in office 2-3 days a week. No relocation available. The qualified candidate will provide high‑level assurance, accounting, tax, and consulting services to firm clients and support engagement execution, client relationships, and staff development.

Responsibilities include:

Assurance & Accounting Services Lead and perform audit, review, and compilation engagements for privately held companies, nonprofits, and municipalities Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP Perform complex account analysis and financial reviews Apply auditing and accounting standards appropriately Tax Services Prepare and review business and individual tax returns Assist with tax planning and client consulting engagements Stay current on federal, state, and local tax regulations Client Service & Collaboration Serve as a primary client contact on assigned engagements Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and engagement teams Collaborate with Managers and Partners on engagement planning and delivery Leadership & Firm Support Review work prepared by Staff Accountants and interns Provide mentoring and on‑the‑job guidance Identify engagement efficiencies and process improvements Contribute to firm culture and operational initiatives Overtime hours throughout tax season based on client deliverable demands and due dates should be expected.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting (required) Active CPA license (required) 2-6+ years of public accounting experience, including assurance engagements Strong knowledge of

GAAP, SOX

compliance, regulatory reporting / auditing standards, and tax regulations Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks Experience with financial analysis Excellent skills in financial report writing Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Benefits:

Summer hours: End of May - End of September Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 100% employer paid medical insurance with

HDHP SIMPLE IRA

with employer match Opportunity for personal and professional growth and advancement

Pay:

$83,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have reliable transportation and the ability to commute between Firm offices as well as onsite client work? Do you have a valid Driver's License? Must be local and have the ability to work in office (Jackson and/or Lansing, MI) and have the ability to travel to a client's office within MI and/or OH. Do you meet these requirements? No financial help to relocate to MI. If you are currently living out of state, you must be currently in the process of relocating to MI. Are you currently local to MI (within reason travel distance between Jackson/Lansing, MI) OR are you currently in the process of relocating to MI?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Tax accounting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CPA (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Lansing, MI 48917 (Required)

Work Location:

In person