Tax Senior

Company: Jobot
Location: Lansing
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Tax Senior – Public Accounting Firm | Lansing, MI This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin Shilney Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year A bit about us: We are a well-established tax and accounting firm with multiple offices throughout Mid-Michigan. For over 75 years, we have built long-term professional relationships with clients — from individuals with simple returns to businesses with complex tax and accounting needs. We pride ourselves on professionalism, accuracy, responsiveness, and delivering excellent client service all year round. Why join us? Competitive salary based on experience bonus potential. Health, dental, vision insurance; retirement plan. Paid time off sick days; holiday schedule. Opportunities for professional development & continuing education. Collaborative work environment; supportive team. Multiple office locations for convenience; possible hybrid/remote flexibility (depending on the role). Job Details Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, and sign?off on tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts. Develop tax planning strategies to minimize liability and provide value to clients. Research federal, state, and local tax issues; stay up to date on changes in tax laws/regulations. Advise clients on tax implications of business choices — e.g. entity selection, acquisitions, real estate, compensation planning, etc. Work closely with accounting staff to ensure consistency between bookkeeping/accounting and tax filings. Oversee deadlines, ensure compliance with all tax filing requirements. Serve as a resource or mentor to junior tax team members; review their work. Participate in client meetings: explain complex tax matters in clear, understandable terms. Assist in firm initiatives such as process improvement (efficiency, documentation, technology use). Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation preferred. At least 3-5 years (or more) progressive tax experience — including experience with business tax (corporations, partnerships), plus individual returns. Deep understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws, especially Michigan (or relevant state). Strong technical research skills; ability to interpret new tax legislation or guidance. Excellent communication skills — both verbal and written. High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple clients/projects and deadlines. Ability to mentor junior staff. Comfortable using tax software, accounting systems, and Microsoft Office tools; experience with client portals or cloud-based systems is a plus. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy Company Description Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values. Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). Ready to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com. Company Description Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.\r\n\r\nFounded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).\r\n\r\nReady to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com.

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