Senior Tax Associate

Mowery & Schoenfeld LLC; Sainte-Catherine; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Senior Associate to join their dynamic team. This role offers an opportunity to work in public accounting with reduced hours, allowing for a balanced work-life experience. You will be responsible for preparing tax returns for individuals and entities, while also providing exemplary client service. The firm fosters a supportive environment focused on growth and professional development, making it an ideal place for ambitious tax professionals. If you are self-motivated and eager to learn, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Community service involvement

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of tax experience in public accounting required.
• CPA or CPA eligible candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, entity, and trust tax returns.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Engage in taxation processes from start to finish.

Skills

Tax Preparation

Client Communication

Project Management

Written Communication

Time Management

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Job description

Do you wish to continue to grow and develop your career within public accounting, but without the notoriously long hours? Mowery & Schoenfeld is industry-leading in our reduced overall hours, even in late March to mid April!

Mowery & Schoenfeld is seeking an ambitious and curious tax professional with an interest in individual and business taxation, ongoing learning, and exemplary client service. Do you consider yourself to have an inquisitive mindset? Do you strive to find the best tax solutions for each individual client?

About YOU:

As the Tax Senior Associate you will be:

• Preparing individual, entity, and trust returns.
• Communicating effectively with clients, team members, company management and regulatory bodies.
• Provided with one on one training and development with high visibility and readiness track for growth.
• Involved in taxation processes from start to finish.

We are seeking an individual who is curious, self-motivated, and a team player with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant discipline
• 2+ years of tax experience in public accounting
• CPA or CPA eligible
• Strong written communication skills
• Project and time management skills
• Ability to work remotely and independently

Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is an accounting, advisory, and IT services firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with satellite offices in the Chicago Loop, Downtown Miami, and the Philippines. Our organization is focused on providing personalized service to each client, building a lasting and trusted relationship. Made up of 20 partners and over 140 total employees, Mowery & Schoenfeld ranks among the top ten firms in Illinois and was recently named one of the largest accounting firms in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business.

We take culture seriously by providing a supportive environment focused on growth. Our Firm has been named a Best Firms to Work For by Accounting Today, a Best Firms for Women by Accounting Today, and a Best Place to Work in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. Mowery & Schoenfeld offers comprehensive tax, assurance, transaction advisory, outsourced accounting, wealth management, international onboarding, business advisory services, as well as managed IT services through our partnership with Xamin, Inc.

Through our M&S Cares program, we prioritize giving back and provide opportunities for our team to support our larger community. We are grateful to be recognized with the Illinois CPA Society's Time and Talent Public Service Volunteerism Award, awarded to only one firm each year.

We are always looking for employees with a focus on growth, community, and superior client service to join our team.

Mowery & Schoenfeld is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.