Senior Accountant – Tax

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chicago, IL seeks a senior tax professional to manage U.S. multi-entity tax compliance, estimates, K-1 distributions, and tax notices. You will collaborate with tax preparers, partners, and internal teams across offices.

Required CPA or EA, 5+ years in tax accounting, and strong Excel skills. Big 4 experience and partnership tax exposure are highly regarded; fixed asset knowledge is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site role in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA or EA certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive tax accounting and compliance experience.
• Experience with tax compliance required.
• Knowledge of tax rules and regulations preferred.
• Big 4 experience preferred.
• Partnership tax experience preferred.
• Strong MS Excel and Word skills required.
• Familiarity with fixed asset depreciation rules and related software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly income tax estimates for federal, state and pass-through taxes.
• Coordinate tax schedules for multiple entities’ U.S. returns.
• Collect and review annual partner state tax elections.
• Support annual K-1 distribution process for partners.
• Liaise with tax preparers and nonresident equity partners on filings.
• Review indirect tax filings (sales/use, gross receipts, property taxes).
• Review and draft responses to U.S. tax notices.
• Coordinate annual IRS tax residency certificate process.
• Coordinate responses for firm tax audits.
• Work with tax staff on fixed asset depreciation and reporting.

Skills

CPA Certification

Tax Compliance Experience

Partnership Tax Experience

Microsoft Excel Skills

BNA Fixed Assets Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

BNA Fixed Assets Software

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Prepare quarterly income tax estimates, including federal withholding, state non-resident withholding taxes, pass-through entity taxes, and composite taxes
• Coordinate preparation of tax schedules for the Firm’s U.S. tax returns for multiple entities
• Collect and review annual partner state tax elections
• Support the annual K-1 distribution process to active partners, retired partners, and partner accountants
• Liaise with tax preparers and nonresident equity partners regarding U.S. tax filings
• Review indirect tax filings, including sales and use taxes, gross receipts taxes, and personal property taxes
• Review and draft responses to U.S. tax notices
• Coordinate the annual IRS tax residency certificate process
• Coordinate responses for Firm tax audits
• Work with tax staff on fixed asset processes, tax depreciation calculations, and related reporting
• Coordinate tax-related aspects of global secondments
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
• Work closely with internal departments, outside tax advisors, and Firm partners

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA or EA certification required
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive tax accounting and compliance experience required
• Experience with tax compliance required
• Knowledge of tax rules and regulations preferred
• Prior “Big 4” experience preferred
• Partnership tax experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills required
• Familiarity with fixed asset depreciation rules and related fixed asset software
• Knowledge of BNA Fixed Assets or similar fixed asset programs preferred
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a high degree of accuracy
• Clear, professional, and effective communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across offices, departments, and time zones
• Ability to operate under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Initiative, ownership, and proactive issue follow-up or escalation
• Strong service orientation
• Discretion, professionalism, and independent judgment when handling confidential information
• Analytical thinking, strategic judgment, and practical problem-solving skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in tax accounting and compliance, including preparation of income tax estimates, coordination of tax schedules, and management of tax audits. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Excel and Word, with strong organizational and analytical skills to support effective communication and collaboration across departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CPA Certification
• Tax Compliance Experience
• Partnership Tax Experience
• Microsoft Excel Skills
• BNA Fixed Assets Knowledge

Hard Skills

• Income Tax Preparation
• Tax Schedule Coordination
• Tax Audit Management
• Fixed Asset Depreciation
• Indirect Tax Filing Review
• K-1 Distribution Process
• Tax Notice Response Drafting
• Tax Residency Certificate Coordination
• Tax Depreciation Calculations
• Tax Compliance Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Service Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• EA

Industry Keywords

• Big 4 Experience
• U.S. Tax Filings
• Nonresident Equity Partners
• Pass-Through Entity Taxes
• Composite Taxes

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• BNA Fixed Assets Software