Senior Tax and Accounting CPA

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Tax & Accounting CPA  

Company : Schultz, Maker & Ehrmantraut, PC

Location : Flint Township, Mi (In-Office)

Job Type : Full-Time

Salary Range : $85,000 - $90,000 + Benefits

Hiring Timeframe : Looking to fill position within the next 30 days

About Our Firm: For over 15 years, Schultz, Maker & Ehrmantaut, PC has been a trusted financial partner to businesses and individuals throughout Flint and the greater Mid-Michigan community. Built on a foundation of integrity, expertise, and deep client relationships, our firm has successfully guided generations of clients through ever-changing tax and accounting landscapes. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to fostering a supportive, stable, and collaborative team environment right here in our local office.

Job Overview:  We are seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated, and collaborative Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least 3 years of experience to join our local team. This is a collaboration with out team and local clients. Deep hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks is desired.

Key Responsibilitie s:

• Tax Preparation & Review: Prepare and review complex federal and Michigan state /local tax returns for individuals, business entities, estates/trust, and non-profits. UltraTax Software preferred but we will train. (Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, 1041, and 990)
• Financial Oversight & Bookkeeping: Review and clean up client books ensuring accurate general ledger account reconciliations. 
• Client Relationship Management: Act as a trusted primary point of contact for our clients, providing face-to-face and digital guidance on technical accounting and tax planning.
• Audit & Notice Resolution: Research complex tax laws and respond to federal, state, and local city tax notices on behalf of clients.
• Team & Workflow Collaboration: Work closely with the local in-office team to streamline internal accounting processes, leveraging the integration between QuickBooks and Ultratax.

Required Qualifications:

• Work Location: Ability to work full-time, in-personal at our Flint Township, Mi office
• Certification: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required (State of Michigan preferred.)
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience.
• Software Mastery:  Advanced, day-to-day operational experience using QuickBooks (online / desktop)
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor designation.
• Familiarity with Michigan local city tax filings (Flint ,etc.)

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan with company match
• 40 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) in the first year
• Paid company holidays
• Professional development and continuing professional education (CPE)