Tax Senior

Tax Senior – Public Accounting Firm | Lansing, MI

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Kevin Shilney
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Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a well-established tax and accounting firm with multiple offices throughout Mid-Michigan. For over 75 years, we have built long-term professional relationships with clients — from individuals with simple returns to businesses with complex tax and accounting needs. We pride ourselves on professionalism, accuracy, responsiveness, and delivering excellent client service all year round.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary based on experience + bonus potential.
• Health, dental, vision insurance; retirement plan.
• Paid time off + sick days; holiday schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development & continuing education.
• Collaborative work environment; supportive team.
• Multiple office locations for convenience; possible hybrid/remote flexibility (depending on the role).

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and sign‐off on tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts.
• Develop tax planning strategies to minimize liability and provide value to clients.
• Research federal, state, and local tax issues; stay up to date on changes in tax laws/regulations.
• Advise clients on tax implications of business choices — e.g. entity selection, acquisitions, real estate, compensation planning, etc.
• Work closely with accounting staff to ensure consistency between bookkeeping/accounting and tax filings.
• Oversee deadlines, ensure compliance with all tax filing requirements.
• Serve as a resource or mentor to junior tax team members; review their work.
• Participate in client meetings: explain complex tax matters in clear, understandable terms.
• Assist in firm initiatives such as process improvement (efficiency, documentation, technology use).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation preferred.
• At least 3-5 years (or more) progressive tax experience — including experience with business tax (corporations, partnerships), plus individual returns.
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws, especially Michigan (or relevant state).
• Strong technical research skills; ability to interpret new tax legislation or guidance.
• Excellent communication skills — both verbal and written.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple clients/projects and deadlines.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.
• Comfortable using tax software, accounting systems, and Microsoft Office tools; experience with client portals or cloud-based systems is a plus.

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