Tax Senior Associate - Private Client Services at EHTC in Ada, MI

Apply Job Type Full-time Description EHTC is seeking a Tax Senior Associate to join our Private Client Services team. This role is responsible for supporting tax compliance, planning, consulting, and advisory engagements for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and closely held businesses. The Tax Senior Associate – Private Client Services plays a key role in delivering tax compliance, planning, consulting, and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and closely held businesses. This position provides the opportunity to work on complex tax matters, identify planning opportunities, mentor developing professionals, and contribute to the continued growth of EHTC's Private Client Services practice. Key Responsibilities Prepare complex tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, S corporations, private foundations, and gift tax engagements. Review individual and trust tax returns, workpapers, and related deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional and firm standards. Work directly with clients and their advisors to gather information, identify needs, and support tax compliance, planning, and consulting engagements. Research technical tax issues, analyze relevant facts and circumstances, and develop recommendations for engagement leaders. Analyze tax notices received from government agencies and prepare draft responses for review. Identify tax planning opportunities and assist in developing practical recommendations aligned with clients' personal, family, estate, philanthropic, and business objectives. Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality, accuracy, and attention to detail. Communicate proactively with clients and engagement teams regarding project status, open items, client needs, and deadlines. Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, advisors, and internal team members. Support the development of associates and interns through mentoring, coaching, training, and day-to-day guidance. Stay informed on tax law changes and industry developments and assist in evaluating their impact on clients and engagements. Collaborate with professionals across service lines to address client needs and deliver integrated solutions. Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance client service, engagement efficiency, and team effectiveness. Participate in recruiting, onboarding, training, and firm development initiatives as opportunities arise. What Success Looks Like The ideal candidate is a proactive tax professional who enjoys tackling complex tax matters, building meaningful client relationships, and continuously developing their technical expertise. You take pride in delivering high-quality work, managing multiple priorities with confidence, and supporting clients and team members with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset. You'll thrive in an environment that values professional growth, exceptional client service, and a commitment to going above and beyond. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. 3+ years of public accounting tax experience. Experience preparing tax returns for individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and S corporations. Strong technical tax knowledge related to individual, trust, estate, partnership, and S corporation taxation, as well as tax compliance and research. Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience serving high-net-worth individuals, families, private foundations, and closely held businesses. Experience with gift tax, fiduciary, and private foundation engagements. Experience with tax research databases, tax compliance software, AI tools, and document management systems. Familiarity with UltraTax, GoRS, CoCounsel, and other Thomson Reuters products. Why EHTC? At EHTC, we help clients achieve their full potential through comprehensive accounting, tax, and advisory services. As a full-service CPA firm, we combine the expertise and resources of an established firm with the collaborative culture and personal relationships of a local practice. Our team members have the opportunity to do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow their careers in an environment that values teamwork, professional development, and helping others succeed. We strive to maintain a healthy balance of hard work and fun while supporting our clients, our team, and our community.