Tax Staff Accountant - Kalamazoo - UHY LLP

Position Summary

THE FOCUS IS YOU: 

We are looking to add a Tax Staff Accountant that is eager to develop the fundamental knowledge and technical skills in accounting and tax, to be able to ascend into a position helping lead and guide our clients.

As a Tax Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for the preparation of financial information for our clients, such as business and individual tax returns, with the benefit of gaining exposure to a diverse client base operating in a variety of industries.  The Tax Staff Accountant will have the opportunity to work directly with clients and assist internal teams and leaders to produce high-quality deliverables to our clients, while building upon the technical skills to grow as a professional.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Regular duties include (but are not limited to):

• Prepare tax returns for partnerships, corporations, and individuals
• Handle special projects including tax audits, transaction structuring, and implementation of tax planning strategies
• Facilitate advanced tax research, resolve complex tax issues
• Lead and manage multiple tax engagements from start to finish ensuring they are completed within budget and timeline
• Build, manage, and maintain lasting relationships with clients
• Demonstrate advanced tax technical knowledge necessary for advising clients and developing an area of expertise
• Participate in firm’s marketing, recruiting, team-building, and similar efforts
• Develop outside relationships with a goal of generating referral sources
• Adhere to firm’s policies and procedures

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Experience

• 1+ years in relevant position

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technology experience
• Bachelor’s in Accounting (for Audit or Tax)
• Master’s degree or 150 credits completed, in designated states

License / Certification

• Actively working toward passing the CPA Exam, or relevant certification for respective discipline as soon as possible, if certification is not already attained
• Must maintain required CPE credits annually

Legal / Compliance

• Must complete acknowledgement of Independence Guidelines and Ethical Standards document
• Governmental engagements require ability to obtain a security clearance from the United States government

WHO WE ARE

READY TO DELIVER

We take pride in our ability to combine local knowledge with national, regional, and international skills to provide you and your organization with the best resources possible. We harness the power of our network to empower you to achieve your goals, and to ensure we meet or exceed your expectations and objectives. UHY professionals get to know your business inside and out, and work with a solid understanding of what you need to succeed. Our dedication to delivering top-quality client service guides our every move.

A LEGACY OF COMMITMENT, GROWTH AND SERVICE

We know what we’re doing. We have deep roots in spotting and nurturing growth opportunities that goes back decades. Today, we are a global provider of exceptional service and part of one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting networks in the world. We’re dedicated to serving clients ranging from the dynamic middle-market to Fortune 500 companies. We believe that having a strong entrepreneurial mindset is key to growth, and we bring that mindset to every client experience.

AN ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE STRUCTURE TO BETTER SERVE YOU

A licensed CPA firm, UHY LLP offers audit and other attest services to public and private companies. UHY Advisors provides tax and consulting services, to a variety of business sectors.

Reach out to us today to learn how we can help you.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Great Culture | Team-like culture of a small office with the benefits of a large firm
• Competitive Compensation | Based on the role, credentials, and experience
• Comprehensive Benefits | We offer group health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO