Tax Accountant - Traverse City or Cadillac

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Job description

Tax Accountant Job Description

Location: Traverse City, MI, or Cadillac, MI

Overview:
The Tax Accountant will prepare and review various tax filings, provide tax planning and advisory services, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. This role requires excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

Culture

Core Four values steer everything this client. Customer First, Delivery Quality, Get involved, Do the right thing. Employees work as a team to create a company fueled by the desire to best serve each other and our customers every day. This culture promotes innovative thinking, professional development, health and wellness, and a relaxed work environment with flexible schedules.

Day in the Life of a Tax Accountant:

• Perform tax projections and prepare/review tax returns.
• Process payroll tax payments and prepare payroll tax forms.
• Review and provide quality control for payroll & bookkeeping work performed by the Tax & Accounting Assistant, intern, or temp.
• Actively and aggressively market tax & accounting services to current and prospective customers
• Assist in training and guidance for tax & accounting staff.
• Providing excellent internal and external customer service will be at the core of your daily interactions.
• This role will also consist of daily customer interactions, such as answering incoming calls and in-office customer meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• CPA or Enrolled Agent designation is preferred (but not required).
• 2-4 years of tax accounting experience (experience in public accounting is a plus).
• Proficient with tax preparation software and accounting tools (e.g., QuickBooks, TurboTax, etc.).
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• High level of attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines, especially during tax season.

Benefits:

• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan - up to a 9% employer contribution/match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D benefits, etc.
• $150/year Logo Wear allowance
• $400/year Wellness Subsidy/Reimbursement & wellness programs
• $ 6,000-lifetime maximum Student Debt repayment program or tuition reimbursement
• Yearly bonus/incentive opportunity available to all benefit-eligible employees
• Salary between 70,000 - 85,000. Plus bonus

Work Environment:
This position is typically office-based, with remote work options available. Some travel to client locations in the Traverse City and Cadillac area.

This client has unmatched benefits and a wonderful work-life balance.

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