Senior Tax Accountant

Jobot; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Critical illness insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

CPA reimbursement

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a tax professional in the Chicago area to engage with clients and staff on proactive tax planning. You will prepare and review business, fiduciary, and individual tax returns while mentoring staff and building lasting client relationships.

The role involves tackling complex tax issues and gaining exposure to foreign taxation, sales and payroll taxes within a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• CPA or EA designation required, or actively pursuing one.
• Progressive experience in the tax department of a CPA firm.
• Strong background in preparing individual and business tax returns.
• Experience reviewing returns prepared by others.
• Skilled in tax research across multiple resources.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and staff to drive proactive tax planning.
• Prepare and review business, fiduciary, and individual tax returns.
• Manage income tax correspondence and build strong, lasting client relationships.
• Train and mentor staff to sharpen return preparation efficiency and grow their tax expertise.
• Dig into complex technical tax issues to guide client decisions.
• Gain exposure to foreign taxation, sales and use tax, and payroll tax.

Skills

Tax planning

Client relations

Mentoring staff

Tax research

Return preparation

Communication

Education

CPA or EA designation

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Hybrid Work Schedule, 401k w/Profit Sharing, Great Benefits

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded over five decades ago and based in Oakbrook Terrace, with additional offices in Chicago and Joliet, we are a full service accounting and business advisory firm built around one idea, that the numbers only matter because of the people and businesses behind them. We work primarily with family owned and closely held businesses, offering everything from audit and tax to a full slate of consulting services that support a business through its entire life cycle. Education, integrity, people, care and trust aren't just words we put on a wall, they show up in how we train our staff, how we talk to clients, and how long our people tend to stick around.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary aligned to experience and growth plan, plus an annual bonus tied to goals set within that plan -401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, critical illness, life insurance, short term and long term disability
• Generous PTO, Health and Wellness Time, and Paid Holidays
• Structured Growth: Quarterly review of your growth plan and performance, with a robust mentoring program built around it
• Professional Development: Internal and external CPE, staff development program, and CPA reimbursement
• Work Life Balance: Hybrid schedule, with a casual dress environment on non client facing days

Job Details

• Engage with clients and staff to drive proactive tax planning
• Prepare and review business, fiduciary, and individual tax returns
• Manage income tax correspondence and build strong, lasting client relationships
• Train and mentor staff to sharpen return preparation efficiency and grow their tax expertise
• Dig into complex technical tax issues to guide client decisions
• Gain exposure to foreign taxation, sales and use tax, and payroll tax

Qualifications

• CPA or EA designation required, or actively pursuing one
• Progressive experience in the tax department of a CPA firm
• Strong background in preparing individual and business tax returns
• Experience reviewing returns prepared by others
• Skilled in tax research across multiple resources

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