Tax & Accounting Analyst

Northgate Resorts•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Tax & Accounting Analyst will help expand Northgate Resorts’ internal tax preparation capabilities while taking ownership of the full accounting cycle and financial reporting for assigned member, holding company, and investment entities. The role offers variety and broad experience across accounting, taxation, and finance, and is suited to someone who takes initiative and manages responsibilities independently. The position prepares federal and state income tax returns and supporting schedules, supports tax planning and analysis, and coordinates with external tax advisors on complex filings. It also owns accounting-cycle activities for assigned entities, including maintaining ledgers, reconciliations, close activities, financial statements, and records related to capital, investments, intercompany transactions, and loans. The analyst supports financial analysis, reporting, technology-enabled process improvement, and special projects, while following company data-security policies and appropriate review practices when using AI-powered tools. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field, a strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting, and the ability to manage deadlines and learn new concepts. Two to four years of relevant experience is preferred, though recent graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply. The analyst must have strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and familiarity with accounting software. The role works in a fast-paced office environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
Strong foundation in accounting principles, financial reporting, and general ledger concepts.
Ability to manage deadlines, take ownership of responsibilities, and learn new tax and accounting concepts.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
Strong sense of urgency.
Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of relevant experience in public accounting, tax preparation, or corporate accounting; recent graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply.
Experience with federal and state income tax preparation, particularly partnership and corporate returns.
CPA designation, CPA eligibility, or progress toward certification.
Hands-on experience with reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and financial statement preparation.
Exposure to partnership accounting, capital accounts, real estate, hospitality, or investment entities.
Experience with tax preparation software and comfort using AI-powered tools and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Prepare federal and state income tax returns for partnerships, corporations, and related entities, with appropriate review and guidance.
Prepare supporting schedules, Schedules K-1, partner capital account reconciliations, and tax workpapers.
Maintain tax basis, depreciation, and fixed asset schedules.
Support multistate tax compliance, notices, registrations, and correspondence.
Coordinate with external tax advisors on complex filings and specialized tax matters.
Help develop efficient, documented internal tax preparation and review processes.
Assist with annual tax projections and estimated tax calculations for entities and owners.
Analyze partnership allocations, distributions, ownership changes, and related tax considerations.
Research federal and state tax questions and assist with analysis of acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and restructurings.
Own the complete accounting cycle for assigned member, investment, and holding company entities, from recording transactions through preparing financial statements.
Maintain general ledgers, prepare journal entries, reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts, and complete periodic close activities.
Prepare and analyze entity-level financial statements and supporting schedules.
Track and reconcile capital contributions, distributions, intercompany transactions, investment balances, and loans.
Monitor cash activity and upcoming financial obligations, and maintain organized supporting records.
Prepare financial information for owners, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders as needed.
Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve accounting accuracy and reporting efficiency.
Support financial analysis, projections, and reporting related to investments and business transactions.
Collaborate with the broader accounting and finance team on reporting improvements and special projects.
Use AI-powered tools and emerging technologies responsibly to support research, analysis, and process improvement, subject to company data-security policies and appropriate review.
Identify opportunities to automate recurring tasks and streamline tax and accounting workflows.
Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that supports effective relationships with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.