Tax Associate

Job Description

Tax Associate | Doeren Mayhew

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Doeren Mayhew, located in Grand Haven, MI. Doeren Mayhew is a tax, assurance, and advisory firm founded in 1932, recognized as the 36th largest CPA firm in the U.S. and among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation. This role is crucial for delivering diversified public accounting services, allowing associates to grow, develop, and advance their careers while working with a variety of clients across diverse industries.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Grand Haven, MI
• Mission: Assist clients across various industries with tax return preparation and complex technical issues while contributing to firm growth and development.
• Tech Stack: CCH Axcess software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Assist with preparation of various tax returns including individuals, C-Corp, S-Corp, partnerships, trust, and estate for clients across multiple industries.
• Solve: Utilize analytical and decision-making skills to resolve complex technical issues in taxation with confidence.
• Communicate: Maintain timely and accurate communication with team members and clients to effectively manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Train: Assist with training new employees and interns on firm technology platforms, processes, and established procedures.
• Improve: Present new ideas and improvements for performing tasks to achieve both firm and departmental goals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. This is an early-career role requiring a foundational understanding of taxation.
• Experience: Prior experience in domestic tax at a public accounting firm is preferred. Candidates should be CPA-eligible or have a progressive plan toward passing the CPA exam.
• Skills: Demonstrated intermediate technical aptitude of taxation, strong analytical and decision-making abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to manage multiple projects/clients and deadlines, and adaptability to new technology platforms.
• Bonus: CPA License preferred, willingness to pursue a Master’s Degree in Taxation or Master’s Degree in Accounting, and CCH Axcess software experience.