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Staff Accountant

Fenner Melstrom & Dooling PLC · Birmingham, Michigan · On-site

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PayNot posted
LevelStaff · Tax
Work modeOn-site
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseEligible or in progress
ExperienceNot stated
PostedSep 10, 2026
Found by usOct 3, 2026
Last checkedOct 10, 2026

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Prepare tax returns and assist with accounting audits for privately held businesses and high net worth clients.

Student or new gradA few years in, CPA in progress

Worth knowing: Availability to work extra hours during peak periods and local client travel

From the posting

About the Opportunity FMD is seeking a curious, detail-oriented Entry-Level Staff Accountant who is ready to build a career in public accounting. This role is primarily tax-focused and also provides meaningful exposure to accounting, audit and assurance engagements. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will serve privately held businesses, high-income and net-worth individuals, and employee benefit plan clients while developing the technical knowledge, business judgment and client-service skills needed for long-term success. You will contribute to real client work from the start, receive hands-on coaching, and learn how the numbers connect to each client's business, goals and decisions. The right candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, a collaborative mindset, sound judgment and a genuine interest in helping clients succeed. About FMD Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC (FMD) is an independent CPA and advisory firm based in Birmingham, Michigan. Since 1952, FMD has provided accounting, tax, audit and strategic advisory services with an entrepreneurial mindset, hands-on involvement and a commitment to understanding each client's business and goals. Our clients include privately held businesses across construction, dealerships, distribution and logistics, manufacturing, professional services, real estate, technology and other industries, as well as high-income and net-worth individuals and employee benefit plan sponsors. FMD's core purpose is to perpetuate growth through collaboration, and our values - Strategic, Experienced and Connected - guide how we work with clients and one another. What You Will Do Tax Compliance and Planning • Prepare federal, state and local income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations and other entities under the guidance of experienced team members. • Organize, analyze and validate client financial information; prepare accurate workpapers; and reconcile accounts and supporting schedules. • Assist with tax estimates, extensions, projections, notices and planning engagements, including identifying items that require follow-up or additional research. • Research tax questions using firm-approved resources and clearly document facts, authorities, analysis and conclusions at an appropriate level for the assignment.

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