Senior Tax Accountant

About the role

The Internal Firm Services team at Plante Moran focuses on the firm’s critical business needs, providing integrated solutions to support growth, resource management, and operational optimization.

Responsibilities

• Support tax compliance and planning for a diverse internal client base, including individuals, partnerships, and corporations
• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns, as well as related workpapers and tax projections
• Assist with indirect tax matters, including sales and use tax compliance, registrations, and ongoing filing requirements
• Analyze financial data to identify tax planning opportunities, risk areas, and savings strategies
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to filing deadlines
• Research and interpret complex tax issues—including international tax concepts (e.g., foreign reporting, international filings) and state/local tax implications—and translate findings into recommendations
• Aid in tax notices, audits, and regulatory inquiries, including drafting responses and supporting documentation across federal, state, and indirect tax jurisdictions
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated solutions to complex tax matters, including coordination on multi-state, international, and indirect tax issues

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent experience in public accounting or related tax role, with exposure to both individual and business taxation
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred
• Experience with a variety of tax return types (e.g., 1040, 1065, 1120)
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and multi-state tax concepts
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical tax concepts into clear, client-friendly language

Pay

$78,500.00 - $100,000.00 annually

Schedule

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.