Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant Tax Planning | Business Advisory | Client Relationships | Clear Path to Tax Manager

Compensation: $95,000 - $125,000 Base + Performance Bonus Opportunities

Location: Livonia, Michigan
Schedule: Flexible Hybrid

Our client, a highly respected CPA and advisory firm, is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join its growing team in Livonia.

This is more than a traditional tax preparation role.

It's an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to business owners, entrepreneurs, families, and closely held businesses while developing deeper expertise in tax planning, consulting, and client service.

The firm has built its reputation on long-term relationships, personalized service, technical excellence, and helping clients make better financial decisions. Team members work directly with clients, contribute ideas, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact that extends far beyond tax compliance.

If you're a public accounting professional looking for a firm where your work is valued, your client relationships matter, and your career growth is encouraged, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• $95,000 - $125,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Established and growing CPA and advisory firm
• Strong focus on client relationships and advisory services
• Direct interaction with business owners and decision-makers
• Exposure to a diverse client base and industries
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Meaningful mentorship and professional development
• Clear path toward Tax Manager and future leadership opportunities
• Stable client base with long-term relationships

Our client provides a broad range of tax, accounting, and advisory services to individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and privately held businesses.

The firm's philosophy centers around helping clients make informed financial decisions through proactive planning, responsive service, and trusted advice.

Rather than viewing tax as a once-a-year event, the firm works closely with clients throughout the year to identify opportunities, solve problems, and support long-term success.

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you'll play a key role in managing client engagements while working closely with firm leadership and clients.

You'll gain experience with:

• Individual Tax Returns
• Partnership Taxation
• S-Corporation Taxation
• Corporate Taxation
• Multi-State Tax Matters Tax Planning Strategies
• Business Advisory Services
• Accounting & Consulting Support
• Client Relationship Management

This position combines technical tax expertise with client-facing advisory responsibilities and long-term career development.

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, S-corporation, and corporate tax returns
• Review work papers and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Assist with tax notices and tax authority correspondence
• Maintain accuracy, efficiency, and high-quality standards

• Assist clients with proactive tax planning strategies
• Identify opportunities to reduce tax exposure and improve outcomes
• Research technical tax issues and prepare recommendations
• Support business and individual planning initiatives
• Stay current on tax law developments and regulatory changes

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Communicate directly with business owners and individual clients
• Respond to client questions and provide ongoing support
• Assist clients with planning, decision-making, and problem solving
• Serve as a trusted resource throughout the year

• Assist in training and mentoring junior staff
• Review work prepared by less experienced team members
• Share technical knowledge and best practices
• Help improve workflow processes and engagement efficiency
• Support team development initiatives

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience preparing business and individual tax returns
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously

• CPA license or active CPA candidate
• Tax planning experience
• Experience reviewing returns and work papers
• Strong client-facing skills
• Advisory or consulting experience