THE FOCUS IS YOU:  We are looking for a Tax Staff Accountant in the Estate, Gift, and Trust Practice in the Great Lakes Region. The Estate, Gift and Trust Staff will work closely with senior staff to focus on trust, estate, gift, private foundation, and personal tax compliance for clients.  The Staff will simultaneously conduct multiple engagements while maintaining contact with clients.  The Staff will display technical and communication skills, and judgement essential for dealing with clients. WHAT YOU WILL DO Regular duties include (but are not limited to): - Proactively demonstrates a willingness to learn and attain greater knowledge on a continual basis; looks to build technical skill base - Grasps concepts quickly and demonstrates knowledge of basic technical skills, as well as related knowledge of necessary systems and procedures - Makes well-thought-out decisions and considers all facts prior to making final conclusions - Asks appropriate questions and requests supervision when in need of assistance - Follow regulations and professional ethics standards bodies appropriate to discipline including AICPA. - Keep current on all professional pronouncements. - Develops proficiency in use of all technology necessary to performance execution - Understands basics of client systems environment in context of any client project. - Maintains designated chargeable hours for the year (determined by Geography & Discipline leaders) - Ensures quality control procedures are being executed under direction of engagement supervisor - Maintains positive client relationships - Responds timely and accurately to internal team and client requests - Demonstrates willingness to understand how to work within budgetary parameters - Appropriately communicates difficult situations encountered on engagements to supervisor  - Performs thorough self-review of all work prior to submission to supervisor   WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR   Experience - 0-1 year in relevant position - Public accounting or other professional services environment preferred Education - Minimum Bachelor’s degree License / Certification - Actively working toward passing the CPA Exam, or relevant certification for respective discipline as soon as possible, if certification is not already attained  - Must maintain required CPE credits annually  Legal / Compliance - Must complete acknowledgement of Independence Guidelines and Ethical Standards document - Governmental engagements require ability to obtain a security clearance from the United States government   WHO WE ARE   READY TO DELIVER We take pride in our ability to combine local knowledge with national, regional, and international skills to provide you and your organization with the best resources possible. We harness the power of our network to empower you to achieve your goals, and to ensure we meet or exceed your expectations and objectives. UHY professionals get to know your business inside and out, and work with a solid understanding of what you need to succeed. Our dedication to delivering top-quality client service guides our every move.   A LEGACY OF COMMITMENT, GROWTH AND SERVICE We know what we’re doing. We have deep roots in spotting and nurturing growth opportunities that goes back decades. Today, we are a global provider of exceptional service and part of one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting networks in the world. We’re dedicated to serving clients ranging from the dynamic middle-market to Fortune 500 companies. We believe that having a strong entrepreneurial mindset is key to growth, and we bring that mindset to every client experience.   AN ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE STRUCTURE TO BETTER SERVE YOU A licensed CPA firm, UHY LLP offers audit and other attest services to public and private companies. UHY Advisors provides tax and consulting services, to a variety of business sectors. Reach out to us today to learn how we can help you.   WHAT WE OFFER - Great Culture | Team-like culture of a small office with the benefits of a large firm - Competitive Compensation | Based on the role, credentials, and experience - Comprehensive Benefits | We offer group health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO