Public Tax Staff Accountant

NorthPoint Search Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is looking for a Public Tax Staff Accountant in Chicago, IL. This full-time role requires a motivated early-career tax professional to perform tax compliance, projections, and special project support, while ensuring strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related fields, understanding basic accounting procedures, and a commitment to high-quality client service. Offering a supportive office environment with competitive compensation and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is mandatory.
• Understanding of GAAP is required.
• Completion of CPA requirements is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns and maintain client contact.
• Assist with inquiries from federal and state agencies.
• Identify and discuss potential tax issues within the team.

Skills

Client service commitment

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Basic accounting procedures knowledge

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

150 credit hours for CPA licensure

Job description

Public Tax Staff Accountant

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Who: A motivated and detail-oriented early-career tax professional who enjoys client interaction and problem-solving.

What: Perform tax compliance, projections, notice responses, and special project support while building strong client relationships.

When: Full-time role with ongoing learning and professional development expectations.

Where: Chicago, IL

Why: To support clients’ success by delivering high-quality tax services and gaining comprehensive experience in public accounting.

Office Environment: A supportive, fast-paced team environment that values communication, accuracy, and continuous growth.

Salary: Competitive compensation with benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Tax Staff Accountant who will work closely with clients to understand their businesses and support tax compliance, projections, and issue resolution. This role offers hands‑on experience, continuous learning, and opportunities to build strong client relationships while developing technical tax expertise.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality client service and personal attention.
• Assist with routine federal and state agency inquiries.
• Maintain frequent client contact to provide updates and answer general questions.
• Request necessary information from clients and supervisors to prepare tax filings.
• Identify potential tax issues and discuss them with team members.
• Prepare tax projections and related analysis.
• Prepare tax returns for review and address all review notes thoroughly.
• Review tax law developments to determine applicability to clients.
• Draft federal, state, and local correspondence to tax authorities.
• Participate in internal training as needed.
• Actively prepare for CPA exam completion.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Completion of 150 credit hours for CPA licensure is highly desirable.
• Understanding of basic accounting procedures and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.