Job Description
Sr Tax Accountant / Tax Manager
Join a Respected Public Accounting Firm with growth into a Partner role!
*Onsite -Walker MI area.
Our client is a well-established public accounting firm serving small businesses and individuals throughout West Michigan. Known for its collaborative, family-oriented culture and exceptional employee retention, the firm has built long-standing client relationships through personalized service and trusted tax expertise.
Due to continued growth, increasing client demand, and upcoming succession planning needs, our client is seeking a Tax Accountant / Tax Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with clients, taking ownership of relationships, and contributing across a variety of tax and accounting functions. Unlike larger firms, this role offers direct access to leadership, meaningful client interaction, and significant flexibility throughout the year.
This position offers the opportunity to build a long-term career while maintaining an excellent work-life balance outside of peak tax periods.
What You'll Do
- Prepare individual, partnership, S-Corporation, and small business tax returns
- Perform proactive tax planning and advisory services for clients
- Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for assigned clients
- Conduct client interviews and gather information necessary for tax preparation and planning
- Prepare financial statements and related accounting reports
- Identify opportunities to improve clients' financial and tax positions
- Manage client relationships and gradually assume ownership of larger accounts based on experience
- Collaborate with partners and staff to provide exceptional client service
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of tax preparation experience
- Bachelors degree in accounting or related field.
- Public accounting experience
- Experience preparing tax returns for individuals and small businesses
- Strong client communication and relationship management skills
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
- Proficiency with tax preparation software and accounting systems
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA designation preferred but not required
- Enrolled Agent (EA) credential welcomed
- Experience working with S-Corporations, Partnerships, Schedule C businesses, and closely held companies
- Ability to independently manage client engagements with minimal supervision
- Prior experience in a small to mid-sized public accounting firm environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience and credentials
- Discretionary bonus opportunity
- Employer-paid health insurance premiums
- High-deductible health plan with HSA option
- SIMPLE IRA with company match
- Significant flexibility outside of peak tax periods
- Long-term career advancement opportunities
- Direct mentorship and access to firm leadership
Work Schedule & Environment
- Fully onsite position
- Flexible scheduling throughout the year, with reduced hours (25 hours a week) in the off-season.
- Supportive, family-oriented culture with long-tenured employees
- Collaborative team environment with direct access to firm leadership
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Established client base with consistent demand
- Opportunity to work closely with small business owners and entrepreneurs
- Direct client ownership and visibility
- Strong partner accessibility and mentorship
- Growth opportunities tied to future succession planning
- Stable firm with an excellent reputation and loyal client relationships
- Greater flexibility and balance than many larger public accounting environments
Titles Encouraged to Apply
- Tax Senior
- Senior Tax Accountant
- Tax Associate
- Public Accountant
- Enrolled Agent (EA)
- CPA
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Coopersville, MI |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Website | https://impactbusinessgroup.com |
About Company
Working with iMPact
Here at iMPact we have helped connect candidates to opportunities available in Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, and Business Process/Administration. We have full-time, part-time and contract positions available in Michigan, Florida as well as nationwide.
Our headquarters is located in Grand Rapids, MI and we also have an office in Tampa, FL. When you’re working with us, one of our experienced recruiters will connect you with matching opportunities and they will be there every step of the way to help you through the application, interviewing and onboarding process to ensure success.
To connect with one of our recruiters, submit your application for one of our open positions, or visit our website www.impactbusinessgroup.com to submit your resume for general consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Accounting Softwareunmatched
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Customer/Client Researchunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Employee Retentionunmatched
- Entrepreneurshipunmatched
- Financial Reportingunmatched
- Financial Statementsunmatched
- Health Insuranceunmatched
- Health Planunmatched
- Interviewing Skillsunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Public Accountingunmatched
- Sales Managementunmatched
- Small Businessunmatched
- Succession Planningunmatched
- Tax Accountingunmatched
- Tax Planningunmatched
- Tax Returnsunmatched
- Tax Softwareunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
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