Licensed Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit seeks a Licensed Tax Accountant in Chicago to provide in-store tax preparation and advisory services to individuals and small businesses. You will prepare and file accurate returns, maximize deductions, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

You will work face-to-face with clients, review documents, explain tax outcomes, and promote Intuit solutions. Training and collaboration with teammates support career growth in a purpose-driven environment.

Qualifications

• In-store tax preparation and advisory for individuals and small businesses.
• Experience with federal and state tax codes and regulations.
• Proficiency with tax preparation software (Intuit/Turbo).
• Ability to review financial documents and identify 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 and planning opportunities
• Verify accuracy of returns and respond to basic IRS/state tax notices
• Maintain secure client records in Intuit systems
• Collaborate with store and remote Intuit teams to improve client experiences
• Educate clients on Intuit products such as Turbo
• Stay current on federal and state tax regulations through training and renewals

Skills

Individual income tax prep

Small business tax prep

Federal/state tax codes

Tax software proficiency

Tax Pro

Lacerte

W-2s/1099s/K-1s analysis

Data entry accuracy

Client interviewing

IRS/state notices handling

Securing client data

Tax planning & deductions

Tools

TurboTax

Intuit Tools

Tax Pro

Lacerte

Job description

Licensed Tax Accountant

Employer Intuit Location Chicago, Illinois Salary Competitive Closing date Sep 26, 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

Job Details

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