Licensed Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit seeks a Licensed Tax Accountant to provide expert, in-store tax preparation and advisory services to individuals and small businesses. You will use Intuit's leading 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.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing individual returns (Form 1040) and schedules.
• Experience with small business and self-employed taxes.
• Solid knowledge of federal and state tax codes.
• Proficient with tax software (TurboTax Pro, Lacerte).

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person tax preparation and filing for individuals and small businesses using Intuit tools.
• Review documents, identify deductions/credits, ensure tax compliance.
• Advise clients on tax strategies and planning opportunities.
• Verify return accuracy, resolve discrepancies, respond to IRS/state notices.
• Maintain secure client records in Intuit systems.
• Collaborate with in-store and remote teams to improve client experiences.
• Educate clients on Intuit products such as TurboTax Pro and Tax Pro.
• Stay current on federal and state tax regulations through ongoing training.

Skills

Individual tax prep

Small business tax prep

Tax codes knowledge

Tax software proficiency

IRS/state notices handling

Data entry accuracy

Client interviewing

Record-keeping

Tax advisory planning

Tools

TurboTax Pro

Lacerte

Intuit software

Job description

Licensed Tax Accountant

Employer: Intuit

Location: Joliet, 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

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