Enterprise Staff – Audit, Tax, Consulting

Job Description

2027 Enterprise Staff Accountant – Farmington Hills | UHY-US

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role at UHY-US, located in Farmington Hills, MI. UHY is a large professional services firm specializing in audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services for middle-market clients. This position offers a foundational opportunity for an early career professional to acquire practical experience, develop technical skills, and integrate into the firm’s practices and culture. Work is performed under direct supervision, ensuring a supportive learning environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Farmington Hills, MI

• Mission: To gain practical experience, build a technical skill base, execute diligent client service, and get oriented to firm practices, policies, and culture.
• Tech Stack: Tax software and tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Return Preparation: Assist in preparing federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of client financial information.
• Audit Engagement Support: Participate in the planning and preparation of audit engagements, execute audit procedures including testing controls and substantive testing, and document findings clearly.
• Financial Analysis & Research: Conduct tax research to interpret laws, analyze financial statements to identify issues or opportunities, and assess accounting principles to provide recommendations.
• Internal Control Evaluation: Evaluate internal control systems and processes to identify weaknesses, assist in developing recommendations for enhancing controls and operational efficiency.
• Client & Team Collaboration: Communicate with clients to gather necessary information, explain tax concepts, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely completion of engagements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting, or a Master’s degree in accounting or taxation.
• Experience: Actively pursuing the required education and credits to qualify for the CPA exam, with the intention of obtaining CPA licensure.
• Skills: Tax return preparation, audit procedure execution, financial statement analysis, tax research, internal control evaluation.
• Bonus: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, actively working towards achieving CPA licensure or relevant certification if not already attained, and commitment to maintaining required CPE credits annually.