Licensed Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Training program

Job summary

Intuit in Aurora, Illinois is seeking a Licensed Tax Accountant to provide expert, in-store tax preparation and advisory services for individuals and small businesses. You will use Intuit's platforms to prepare and file returns, maximize deductions, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws.

You will interact face-to-face with clients, review documents, explain outcomes, and recommend Intuit solutions to support their financial goals.

Qualifications

• Individual income tax preparation (Form 1040 and schedules).
• Small business and self-employed tax preparation.
• Knowledge of federal and state tax codes and regulations.
• Proficiency with tax preparation software (preferably Intuit TurboTax Pro/Lacerte).
• Financial document analysis (W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, receipts).
• Data entry accuracy and electronic filing (e-file) processes.
• Client interviewing and needs assessment.
• Tax research using IRS publications and authoritative sources.
• Documentation and record-keeping in secure systems.
• Basic advisory skills in tax planning and deductions.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person tax preparation and filing services for individuals and small businesses using Intuit tools
• Review financial documents, identify deductions and credits, and ensure compliance with current tax laws
• Advise clients on tax strategies, planning opportunities, and potential impacts of life events
• Verify accuracy of returns, resolve discrepancies, and respond to basic IRS or state tax notices
• Maintain detailed, secure client records in Intuit systems while protecting sensitive data
• Collaborate with in-store and remote Intuit teams to improve client experiences and share best practices

Skills

Income tax prep

Tax planning

Client interviewing

Data entry

Tools

TurboTax Pro

Lacerte

Job description

Licensed Tax Accountant

Employer: Intuit

Location: Aurora, Illinois

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: Sep 28, 2026

Focus Area: Taxation

Role Type: Accountant

Role Level: Staff

Certifications: CISA – Certified Information System Auditor

Work Mode: On Site

Employment Type: Full Time

Organization Type: Other

Intuit seeks a Licensed Tax Accountant to provide expert, in-store tax preparation and advisory services to individuals and small businesses. In this role, you'll use Intuit's leading financial and tax platforms to prepare and file accurate returns, maximize deductions and credits, and ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations. You'll work face‑to‑face with clients, reviewing financial documents, explaining tax outcomes, and recommending Intuit solutions that support their financial goals. You'll benefit from robust training, collaboration with knowledgeable teammates, and opportunities to grow your tax expertise and career in a purpose‑driven, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person tax preparation and filing services for individuals and small businesses using Intuit tools
• Review financial documents, identify deductions and credits, and ensure compliance with current tax laws
• Advise clients on tax strategies, planning opportunities, and potential impacts of life events
• Verify accuracy of returns, resolve discrepancies, and respond to basic IRS or state tax notices
• Maintain detailed, secure client records in Intuit systems while protecting sensitive data
• Collaborate with in-store and remote Intuit teams to improve client experiences and share best practices
• Educate clients on Intuit products such as Turbo
• Tax and related financial solutions
• Stay current on federal and state tax regulations through ongoing training and certification renewals

Required Skills

• Individual income tax preparation (Form 1040 and schedules)
• Small business and self‑employed tax preparation
• Knowledge of federal and state tax codes and regulations
• Proficiency with tax preparation software (preferably Intuit/Turbo
• Tax Pro
• Series/Lacerte)
• Financial document analysis (W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, receipts)
• Data entry accuracy and electronic filing (e‑file) processes
• Client interviewing and needs assessment
• Tax research using IRS publications and authoritative sources
• Documentation and record-keeping in secure systems
• Basic advisory skills in tax planning and deductions