Description:
As a key member of our firm, the tax-oriented position will assume an important role in providing a variety of services to our clients as well as supporting other team members. Day-to-day responsibilities may include file management, proofing financial statements, engagement letter creation, tax return assembly, scanning, receptionist back-up, and other duties as assigned and trained for. This is a great opportunity for individuals who understand the importance of flexibility, teamwork, customer service, and attention to detail in their work and how it affects all aspects of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly detail-oriented with proficient organization skills
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team
• Professional, personable, and flexible
• Proactive in seeking out tasks, projects, assignments
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Hungerford is a dynamic firm that thrives on innovation- this is where good ideas add up! Hungerford has proudly served the tax, accounting, business advisory, information technology, and wealth management needs of our community for over 80 years. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and collaboration for all employees, clients, and the communities we serve. This is reflected in our culture and our people, who have a strong dedication to excellence in serving our clients and team members and creating an inclusive environment. As a result, we have been privileged to enjoy sustainability, growth, and success. Our long-standing mission is to implement strategies that enhance the well-being of our employees, clients, affiliates, and our community. Our belief in support, continuous learning, and collaboration has enabled us to share effective “good ideas” to help organizations grow and thrive. Their success allows us to create opportunities for our employees and give back to our community. And most of all, we have fun doing it! We are locally owned and operated with offices in Grand Rapids, Greenville, Holland, Muskegon, and St. Joseph

Requirements:

• 3+ years of administrative support experience in a professional setting
• 1+ year of experience in a public accounting setting preferred
• Higher Education Degree in Accounting, Business, or related fiel

• Review and editing of financial statements to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
• Draft and prepare client engagement letters
• Organize and compile completed tax returns and supporting documentation, including invoice creation
• Electronically file tax returns through authorized platforms
• Generate internal and client-facing reports summarizing financial data, filing statuses, and other key metrics
• Document sorting and scanning
• Records maintenance
• Backup receptionist duties, as needed (phones, greeting clients, kitchen setup and cleanup)

Requirements:

• 3+ years of administrative support experience in a professional setting
• 1+ year of experience in a public accounting setting preferred
• Higher Education Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field