Senior Tax Accountant

Aspire Professional Talent Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A professional services organization in Chicago seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to join its in-house tax team. This role offers a true 40-hour workweek, where you will support income and state tax compliance while mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have 3-6+ years of tax experience from public accounting and preferably hold a CPA. The position features competitive compensation, an annual bonus, and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of tax experience, ideally from public accounting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who can work across teams and with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing tax workpapers and returns prepared by third-party firms.
• Managing tax filing calendars and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Supporting state and local tax filings (income, sales/use, property tax).
• Mentoring and reviewing work of junior staff.

Skills

Tax experience

Strong organizational skills

Good communication skills

Education

CPA or CPA-track

Job description

Pay Range

$85,000.00/yr – $100,000.00/yr

We are partnering with a respected professional services organization in Chicago to help them hire a Senior Tax Accountant to join their in‑house tax team.

This opportunity is ideal for a tax professional currently in public accounting who is considering a long‑term transition into industry, especially with busy season approaching.

Why This Role

• True 40‑hour workweek (no busy season hours)
• Stable, long‑term industry position
• Highly visible role within a collaborative accounting & finance organization
• Opportunity to mentor junior staff and grow into increased responsibility
• Competitive compensation, annual bonus, and strong benefits

The Role

The Tax Senior will support income and state tax compliance and work closely with internal teams and external tax advisors. This role plays a key part in ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong communication across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing tax workpapers and returns prepared by third‑party firms
• Managing tax filing calendars and ensuring deadlines are met
• Supporting state and local tax filings (income, sales/use, property tax)
• Reviewing depreciation and related schedules
• Partnering cross‑functionally with Accounting and Finance teams
• Mentoring and reviewing work of junior staff
• Responding to tax notices and internal inquiries

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of tax experience, ideally from public accounting
• CPA or CPA‑track preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator who can work across teams and with leadership

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)