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Distinct Recruitment
Senior Tax Associate
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A Tax Specialist is responsible for documenting all stages of the accounting cycle in order to prepare Federal, State and local tax returns. Will review data prior to preparing the returns, prepare and file returns and will also provide background documentation in case of an audit.
$79,582 / year median in Michigan
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Tax Associate Distinct Recruitment - 4.5 Farmington Hills, MI Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $110,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Bankruptcy tax implications Handling wage garnishments Resolving tax liens Certified Management Accountant Addressing tax levies Full Job Description Senior Tax Associate | Detroit, MI | CPA Firm This is a smaller Detroit CPA firm that is growing, but they are pretty particular about how they do it. They turn work away. If a client is not a good fit, they would rather say no than take the revenue and make everybody's life more difficult. They also hire before they are desperate. Which sounds obvious, but anyone who has worked a busy season 2 people short knows it apparently isn't. You will work with small and mid-sized businesses, high net worth individuals and a good amount of real estate clients. The hours are sensible by public accounting standards too. Around 50 to 55 hours in February, then 55 to 60 through March and April. The rest of the year is generally around 40. It is a smaller firm, so if you want 17 layers of management and a very impressive org chart, this probably isn't it. If you want your work to be noticed, access to the people making the decisions and a genuine opportunity to progress as the firm grows, it could be a very good move. Here is the truth about applications. Many people treat them like a checklist, where missing one item means instant rejection. That is not how this works. If this role interests you, apply. The apply button is not a commitment, it is the start of a conversation. Prefer a chat? Call me at 412 991 2084. I start at 6am EST, so mornings work. After 5pm EST is fine too, though I may be slightly less lively. Think you meet most but not all of the requirements? Apply anyway. The firms we work with want capable, interesting people, not cookie cutter accountants. Do not overthink it. The worst outcome is a friendly conversation about your career. The best outcome is where it gets exciting.