Career Opportunities

Locations: Ann Arbor, Bay City, Bloomfield Hills, Flint, Grand Rapids, Greater Lansing, Midland, Owosso, Saginaw

Our Culture

Andrews Hooper Pavlik (AHP) embraces a balance of family, profession, and community. We are a family friendly employer award recipient. While our firm is comprised of nine locations, we believe in a one-firm concept. Team members work together across the various locations to meet the needs of clients in a variety of industries.

Internship

February 1 through April 15, 2024, 20 hours/week, no weekends required. Opportunity for an accounting student to gain real-world experience in a Michigan-based CPA firm. Engage in tax preparation for a variety of industries. A flexible, part-time work schedule of at least 20 hours per week to accommodate your school schedule while allowing you to participate during the busy tax season. Currently, we are working in a hybrid remote and in-person environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level tax procedures including work paper documentation and tax return preparation.
• Conduct research and other assignments as needed.

Requirements

• Basic Excel experience required.
• Major/minor in accounting.

Training provided to learn the tax software and other processes involved in the tax return preparation. We provide two days of dedicated technical tax training to prepare our interns for the busy tax season.

Locations: Ann Arbor, Bay City, Midland, Owosso, Saginaw

We are seeking an individual to join our team of accountants to provide various bookkeeping and financial accounting services to our clients in various industries. Experience in financial statements, payroll, monthly reports, quarterly payroll tax returns, and journal entries, using QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online or other financial software. Customer service and strong communication skills are important, along with exceptional bookkeeping abilities. Currently, we are working in a hybrid remote and in-person environment.

Our Culture

AHP embraces a balance of family, profession, and community. We are a family friendly employer award recipient. While our firm is comprised of nine locations, we believe in a one firm concept. Team members work together across the various locations to meet the needs of clients in a variety of industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with clients’ bookkeeping using QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online.
• Process payroll and payroll tax returns (annual, quarterly, monthly).
• Compile financial statements and other financial information from client data.
• Prepare quarterly and monthly reports.
• Utilize journal entry bookkeeping in clients’ accounts.
• Assist with client communications.
• Pro-actively champion an attitude of quality service.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business-related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of recent payroll, accounting, bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Adobe, Creative Solutions.
• Knowledge of fundamental principles of accounting, financial statements and monthly reporting.
• Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively multi-task.
• Effective communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to adapt to change.
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Location: Saginaw

We are seeking a Controller to assist in all aspects of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions according to the established procedures or as directed by the Director or Finance. This position is in-person with occasional remote work. 

Our Culture

AHP embraces a balance of family, profession, and community. We are a family friendly employer award recipient. While our firm is comprised of nine locations, we believe in a one firm concept. Team members work together across the various locations to meet the needs of clients in a variety of industries.

Responsibilities

• Supports and complies with the policies and procedures set forth in the Employee Guidelines manual.
• Models the standards established in the AHP Code of Conduct.
• Manages all aspects of accounting such as billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting tax compliance, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and various special analyses.
• Implements consistent accounting policies, practices, procedures across all programs, adheres to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation.
• Maximizes payroll efficiency through innovative process development.
• Develops and enforces internal controls to maximize protection of the firm assets, policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Establishes financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring and reporting standards on semi-monthly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Complies with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, payroll, wage and hour laws, tax filings, reporting, and best practices.
• Responsible for calculations regarding payroll and benefits for employees on flexible arrangements.
• Determines depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax revisions.
• Evaluates and recommends insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
• Organizes information and statements for audits and both internal and external auditors.
• Assists with supervision of the time and billing clerks.
• Works closely with other accounting personnel and the Human Resources Department. 

Requirements

• Five years or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred three-five (3-5) years previous financial accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Position is in-person with occasional remote work. If the new hire is not located in the Saginaw area, regular travel to the firm’s Saginaw, MI office will be required.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Utilize virtual meeting software such as Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to operate office equipment (fax machine, telephone skills, calculator, copier, etc.).
• Ability to complete work in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to a team effort.
• Ability to effectively multi-task.

Locations: Ann Arbor, Bay City, Bloomfield Hills, Flint, Grand Rapids, Greater Lansing, Midland, Owosso, Saginaw

We re looking for an experienced staff accountant to assist with audits and preparation and review of individual and business tax returns. Our professionals strive to exceed our cleints’ expectations through timely and quality service using current technology and innovative solutions. Currently, we are working in a hybrid remote and in-person environment.

Our Culture

AHP embraces a balance of family, profession, and community. We are a family friendly employer award recipient. While our firm is comprised of nine locations, we believe in a one firm concept. Team members work together across the various locations to meet the needs of clients in a variety of industries.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to identify issues and apply accounting and/or tax principles and auditing procedures in a timely and efficient manner.
• Fosters an environment of teamwork with principles of integrity and respect.
• Exhibits effective communication and listening skills.
• Consistently displays an attitude of quality service.
• Actively participates in professional and community organizations.
• Exhibits an understanding of technology used in engagement management, along with the ability to perform in a paperless environment.
• Capable of understanding clients’ business objectives, performing the appropriate research, and presenting solutions to satisfy those objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Two to four years of experience in public accounting.
• Depending on assignments, travel is a requirement when the circumstances are safe for our team members to travel to client sites.

Locations: Ann Arbor, Bay City, Bloomfield Hills, Flint, Grand Rapids, Greater Lansing, Midland, Owosso, Saginaw

We are looking for an experienced tax advisor to assist with preparation and review of individual and business tax returns. Our professionals strive to exceed our clients’ expectations through timely and quality service using current technology and innovative solutions. Currently, we are working in a hybrid remote and in-person environment.

Our Culture

AHP embraces a balance of family, profession, and community. We are a family friendly employer award recipient. While our firm is comprised of nine locations, we believe in a one firm concept. Team members work together across the various locations to meet the needs of clients in a variety of industries.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of tax laws for businesses and individuals.
• Effectively applies tax knowledge to individual returns and business returns.
• Exhibits a desire to understand business transactions and related issues.
• Utilizes research tools to research topics and provide support for various tax topics.
• Prepares and reviews individual and business tax returns on a timely and efficient basis.
• Prepares completed and organized tax files including appropriate supporting documentation for tax returns.
• Prepares clear and concise work papers with definitive conclusions.
• Prepares meaningful and well-written recommendations for inclusion in client correspondence.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency in a paperless environment.
• Exhibits effective communication and listening skills.
• Actively participates in professional and community organizations.
• Proactively “champions” an attitude of quality service.
• Organizes work schedule in a manner that ensures timely and priority-sensitive services to clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in accounting, tax specialization preferred.
• CPA certification.
• At least four years of tax experience in public accounting. 

Locations: Ann Arbor, Bay City, Bloomfield Hills, Flint, Grand Rapids, Greater Lansing, Midland, Owosso, Saginaw

Emerging accounting professionals at AHP engage in challenging work for a variety of niches in order to uncover their passion for specific industry and service areas. Staff collaborate with team members to serve our clients in accordance with our VIEW philosophy, receive educational trainings, hands-on learning, and opportunities to grow. Currently, we are working in a hybrid remote and in-person environment.

Our Culture

AHP embraces a balance of family, profession, and community. We are a family friendly employer award recipient. While our firm is comprised of nine locations, we believe in a one firm concept. Team members work together across the various locations to meet the needs of clients in a variety of industries.

Responsibilities

• Able to utilize various technologies used in engagement management and perform well in a paperless environment.
• Effectively communicates while being a good listener.
• Problem-solver that can help identify issues and apply accounting and/or tax principles and auditing procedures in a timely and efficient way.
• Collaborates with team and can work independently as needed.
• Demonstrates principles of integrity and respect6.
• Champion of quality service.
• Explores solutions to improve and adapt to clients’ needs.
• Actively participates in professional and community organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Depending on assignments, travel is a requirement when the circumstances are safe for our team members to travel to client sites.

Locations: Ann Arbor, Bay City, Bloomfield Hills, Flint, Grand Rapids, Greater Lansing, Midland, Owosso, Saginaw

We are looking for a leader in the tax profession to be an advisor to our clients on tax matters as well as some compiled financial statements. Our tax professionals strive to exceed our clients’ expectations through timely and quality service using innovative and sound solutions. Currently, we are working in a hybrid remote and in-person environment.

Our Culture

AHP embraces a balance of family, profession, and community. We are a family friendly employer award recipient. While our firm is comprised of nine locations, we believe in a one firm concept. Team members work together across the various locations to meet the needs of clients in a variety of industries.

Responsibilities:

• Manage client communications from tax planning through the entire tax engagement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of individual and corporate tax matters (corporations, partnerships, and not-for-profits) and stays current with tax law changes.
• Exhibit expertise and understanding of recent tax developments and their implications to a client’s business.
• Able to lead a team to complete as assigned project on time, with accuracy and efficiency.
• Embrace successful strategies to motivate and encourage staff to reach high levels of performance.
• Display high level of technical proficiency in a paperless environment.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the client’s business that extends beyond tax- or accounting-related aspects.
• Identify issues and recommends creative solutions to complex client issues.
• Pro-actively “champion” an attitude of quality service.
• Present effective and professional oral communication skills through formal presentations, training sessions, speeches, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in accounting, tax specialization preferred.
• CPA certification.
• At least ten years of tax experience in public accounting.
• Organizes work schedule in a manner that ensures timely and priority-sensitive services to clients.
• Ability to assume review oversight for compiled financial statements.

Locations: Saginaw

We are looking for a full-time IT Technician or a part-time intern working on a computer science degree. This entry-level position will be responsible for providing information technology desktop and server support to our nine AHP locations in Michigan. Currently, we are working in a hybrid in-person and remote environment.

Our Culture

AHP embraces a balance of family, profession, and community. We are a family friendly employer award recipient. While our firm is comprised of nine locations, we believe in a one firm concept. Team members work together across the various locations to meet the needs of clients in a variety of industries.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize experience and knowledge of basic techniques and concepts in technology including desktop support (Windows), core accounting application support, antivirus, and other desktop applications.
• Provide outstanding support to internal end users with excellent customer service skills.
• Utilize help desk ticketing software to track and document support requests.
• Keep current on technical issues and attempts to apply them to firm circumstances.
• Recognize problems or exceptions and offers viable solutions.
• Maintain and updates firm wide inventory of computer equipment and IT assets.
• Keep track of what software the firm uses and installs software updates.
• Set up new workstations, network printers, and other systems and remove those which are no longer needed.
• Perform and arranges for equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Provide intranet support and maintenance.
• Write and keeps network and system documentation current.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality and independence in relation to all employee, firm, and client related duties.
• Willing to complete projects after hours, if necessary.
• Occasional work on AHP client-related projects, such as client IT assessments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or technology-related field or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
• If an ideal candidate is still pursuing their degree, AHP is willing to consider an internship.
• Position is in-person with occasional remote work. If the new hire is not located in the Saginaw area, regular travel to the firm’s Saginaw, MI office will be required (in addition to travel to other AHP offices).
• Excellent written and oral communications.
• Multitasking with strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to work in a structured environment.
• Position is in-person with occasional remote work.
• Regular travel to other AHP offices.