Staff Accountant – Tax

Job Description

Staff Accountant (Tax) | Hungerford

The Tone:
This is an early career role on the Tax team at Hungerford, a firm with over 85 years of service in West Michigan. Hungerford offers expertise in tax, audit, accounting, business advisory, technology, and wealth management, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and dedication to client success and employee growth. This position is crucial for helping individuals and businesses navigate their tax and compliance needs, providing a strong foundation for a public accounting career. The role allows for growth, learning, and making an immediate impact within a supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: West Michigan area (Grand Rapids, Greenville, Holland, Muskegon, St. Joseph)
• Team: Tax team
• Mission: Help individuals and businesses navigate their tax and compliance needs while building a strong public accounting career foundation.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office applications, technology and automation tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare individual, partnership, trust, corporation, and S corporation tax returns.
• Tax Planning Support: Assist with tax planning projects, projections, and research.
• Documentation Management: Organize, scan, and maintain client tax documentation.
• Compliance and Notice Evaluation: Support compliance engagements, including partnership filings and other specialized projects, and assist in evaluating tax notices and correspondence.
• Client Relationship Building: Build positive relationships with clients through responsive, professional communication and collaborate with team members to meet deadlines and deliver quality work.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field, with a foundational understanding of tax concepts and accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience: Relevant internship experience will be considered.
• Skills: Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills; excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work; strong written and verbal communication skills; a client-service mindset; ability to collaborate effectively; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Bonus: One or more years of public accounting experience; CPA eligibility and progress toward CPA certification.