Tax Senior Staff Accountant
UHY • Farmington Hills, MI • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Oct 7, 2026
JOB SUMMARY As a Tax Senior Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for the preparation of financial information for our clients, such as business and individual tax returns, with the benefit of gaining exposure to a diverse client base operating in a variety of industries. The Tax Senior Staff Accountant works with the Tax Senior Accountant to assist internal leaders to ensure high-quality work is delivered to our clients, while given the opportunity to experience more complex areas of tax and work on the development of supervisory skills necessary to prepare for the Senior level. JOB DESCRIPTION Tax Preparation Assist in preparing federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities Organize and review client-provided financial information, ensuring accuracy and completeness Use tax software and tools to input data, calculate tax liabilities, deductions, and credits Research and Analysis Conduct tax research to interpret and apply relevant tax laws, regulations, and guidelines Analyze financial statements, records, and documentation to identify tax-saving opportunities and compliance issues Assist in preparing tax projections and estimates to guide clients in making informed financial decisions Client Communication Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and address inquiries related to tax matters Assist in explaining complex tax concepts and implications to clients in a clear and understandable manner Collaborate with internal staff to provide timely updates and recommendations to clients on their tax situations Compliance and Documentation Ensure adherence to tax regulations and deadlines, filing tax returns accurately and timely Maintain organized and comprehensive tax files and documentation for each client engagement Assist in tracking changes in tax laws and regulations and their potential impact on clients Team Collaboration Collaborate with other tax professionals within the firm to share insights, knowledge, and best practices Support senior team members in complex tax projects, including audits and specialized tax services Participate in internal training sessions to enhance your technical skills and stay updated on industry trends Supervisory responsibilities None Work environment Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions Physical demands Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time Travel required Travel may be frequent and unpredictable, depending on client’s needs Required education and experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field 2 – 3 years of relevant experience Software: CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream, Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, Checkpoint for Tax Research Preferred education and experience Experience in professional service environment, such as a CPA firm, financial consulting firm, or similar setting Actively working towards achieving CPA or Enrolled Agent licensure or relevant certification, if not already attained Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. WHO WE ARE UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms. WHAT WE OFFER POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued. ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual. COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $96,000–$117,000 per year (median ~$104,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
More live tax_senior roles
- Senior Tax & Treasury Accountant at Trading Technologies — Chicago
- Sr. Tax Analyst at Ecolab — ARG - Provincia de Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires
- Tax Supervising Senior at PP&Co — San Jose, CA, US
- Senior Tax Associate, Private Client Tax at Aprio — Dedham, MA, United States
- Tax Experienced Senior Associate, Business Incentives Group at BDO USA — Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Temporary Tax Senior Associate at CohnReznick — Hartford, Connecticut, United States
- Senior Tax Accountant at Box — Chicago, Illinois, US
- Senior Tax Accountant at Simplot — Boise, ID, United States
- Tax Supervising Senior at Ascend Partner Firms — San Jose, California, United States
- Tax Senior Associate [Inpatriate/Expatriate] at CohnReznick — New York, New York, United States
- Tax Technology Senior Analyst at GoDaddy — India
- Tax Senior Associate at Cherry Bekaert — San Antonio, TX, US
- Sales Tax Senior Associate at EisnerAmper — Baton Rouge, LA, US
- Tax Senior Associate, Business Incentives Group at BDO USA — Boston, MA, United States
- Senior Tax Accountant - Family Office at Uline — 5 Locations
- Indirect Senior Tax Analyst at Cleveland-Cliffs Steel — Corporate Headquarters
- Tax Senior Associate at Baker Tilly — USA AZ Phoenix
- Senior Tax Accountant at MedlinkHealth Anesthesia — Waverly, Iowa, United States
- Tax Senior Associate at Rehmann — Troy, MI, United States
- Senior Tax Accountant at Foundation Building Materials — Santa Ana, California, US
- Senior Tax Analyst at Highmark Health (Remote)
- Tax Senior Specialist at Glovis EV Logistics America — Ellabell, GA, US
- Senior Tax Accountant at MBC Talent Connections — Neptune City, New Jersey, United States
- Senior Tax Accountant at HireRight — Nashville, TN, US
- Senior Tax Advisor at Source Careers — Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Tax Senior Associate at DFIN — US
- Senior Tax Accountant at Haga Kommer — West Des Moines, IA, US
- Tax Senior Associate - Private Client Services at EisnerAmper — Dallas, Texas, United States
- Senior Tax Specialist (Associate 2)–Custody Tax Services at State Street Corporation — Gdansk, Poland
- Senior Tax Specialist (Associate 2)–Custody Tax Services at State Street — Gdansk, Poland
- Tax Experienced Senior, State And Local Tax at BDO USA — Miami, FL, United States
What the data says about this job
- Advertised pay for Tax Senior: a median of $100,650 across 1,697 priced postings. Explore the market
- UHY is private-equity backed: Summit Partners. Who owns the CPA firms
- UHY's roles typically close in 34 days; the market median is 14 days. Time to close
- 2% of UHY's 60 tracked postings are more than six months old. Posting hygiene
- UHY has 15 internships, co-ops and new-grad roles open. Campus profile
Measured from employers' own postings and public filings. How we measure