Senior Accountant (Partner Tax)

Dentons Canada; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Profit sharing

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Dentons US LLP in Chicago is seeking a Senior Accountant ideally based in Chicago but open to other Dentons U.S. locations.

You will assist in partner accounting, tax, and compensation analysis under the Senior Manager of Partner Accounting and Tax, with a hybrid work structure combining remote and office presence. The role emphasizes partner compensation analysis, tax schedules, and collaboration with outside tax advisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting was required.
• MBA or CPA preferred for advanced credentials.
• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting and/or tax experience.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is desirable.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analysis of partner compensation and draw schedules.
• Support partner payroll and reconcile partner draws.
• Manage partner capital accounts.
• Perform monthly and quarterly special pay calculations.
• Prepare and file sales, use tax, and other taxes.
• Prepare tax schedules for partnership returns with outside advisors.
• Execute quarterly tax schedule preparations and payments.
• Assist with potential lateral financial analysis.
• Manage and reconcile partner and tax balance sheet accounts.
• Distribute partner memos and K-1 packages.
• Assist with retirement plans and other ad hoc analyses.
• Respond to partner questions and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Interpersonal skills

discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Elite Enterprise/3E

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant ideally to be based in our Chicago office, but open to be located in other Dentons U.S. locations. Under the direction of the Senior Manager of Partner Accounting and Tax, this role will assist in the various aspects related to partner accounting, tax, and compensation analysis. The current working structure is a hybrid of working from home and working from the office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the analysis of partner compensation and draw schedules
• Assist in partner payroll and reconciling partner draws
• Manage partner capital accounts
• Perform monthly and quarterly special pay agreement calculations
• Prepare and file sales & use, gross receipts, and other various taxes
• Prepare various tax schedules needed for the partnership tax returns while working with outside tax advisors
• Execute required quarterly tax schedule preparations and payments
• Assist with potential lateral financial analysis
• Manage and reconcile partner and tax balance sheet accounts
• Help with distribution of various partner memos and K-1 packages
• Assist with partner retirement plans
• Various other ad hoc financial analysis items
• Research and respond to partner questions
• Other duties as required to fully meet the requirements of the position

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of Accounting and/or Tax experience.
• Law Firm or Professional Services experience.
• Working experience with Elite Enterprise/3E is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both within the internal team and to the Partners of the Firm.
• Strong time management and organization skills. The ability to be able to prioritize work.
• Must show strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment with a positive attitude.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, especially with regards to sensitive or confidential information.
• Should show ambition for continued learning and growth
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills. Must be able to utilize Excel and formulas to complete tasks.
• Public accounting background is a plus.

Chicago Only DOE: $88,000 - $110,000

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at [phone] or contact us at [e-mail].

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