Career Opportunities

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.

Locations: Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Hills, Flint, Greater Lansing, Midland, Owosso, Saginaw

We are looking for freshman or sophomore students that are enrolled in a business degree program to assist our team within the local office in the organizing and scanning of tax documents during the busy season in winter 2023 (Feb 15 – Apr 15), approximately 20 hours/week.

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.
• Review and organize documents to prepare for upload according to firm quality standards.
• Scan and upload documents into electronic filing systems.
• Effectively communicate while being a good listener.
• Collaborates with team and can work independently as needed.
• Demonstrates principles of professionalism, integrity, and respect.
• Champion of quality service.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive documents.
• Assist with other clerical and administrative tasks as requested.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a business degree program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite helpful and willing to learn new file management systems.

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. 

Location: Saginaw

We are seeking a recruiter that has demonstrated success in recruitment of talent at various levels, from college students preparing for their future in public accounting to experienced professionals looking for a new opportunity.  Creative and innovative methods of recruitment, along with strong communication skills, are key to effective recruitment results. 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

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of recruiting process for all employment positions at the firm.
• Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on industry standards and the needs of the firm.
• Assists with job posting and advertisement processes.
• Screens applications and selects qualified candidates.
• Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
• Trains all recruiting participants prior to all university events or activities to assure compliance with recruiting protocols and firm standards of professional conduct.
• Overseeing the entire interview process and conducting interviews to include other pertinent team members on the interview team.
• Collaborates with the Director of Human Resources or Human Resources Partner during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Coordinates communications with candidates throughout the interview, offers, acceptances, and onboarding.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Attends and participates in university career fairs and recruiting activities and events, as required.
• Builds strong relationships with employment agencies, university career services teams, and other community resources to lead to viable candidate resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good listening skills.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment of candidates.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required.
• At least five years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process, highly preferred.

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.