Senior Tax Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

CPA support—licensing and education

Job summary

Jobot invites a Tax Senior to join our Chicago-area team in Mokena, IL on a hybrid basis. You will prepare and review a full spectrum of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and various entities while guiding junior staff and client relationships.

The role emphasizes proactive tax planning, collaboration with partners, and staying current with tax law changes. Competitive compensation and benefits support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Experience in public accounting tax: 3–6+ years.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns across entity types.
• Research complex tax issues and document support.
• Serve as main client contact for tax matters and planning.
• Handle IRS/state notices and examinations as they arise.
• Supervise and mentor junior tax staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Build long-term client relationships through high-quality service.
• Stay updated on federal and state tax law changes.

Skills

Federal/state tax

Client communication

Tax compliance

Mentoring staff

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tax Senior | Mokena, IL 60448 (serving the Orland Park area) | Hybrid

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

A bit about us:

Founded over five decades ago and based in Mokena, we are a CPA and advisory firm serving privately held businesses and high net worth individuals throughout the Chicagoland area. Our focus has always gone beyond annual compliance. We built our tax practice around proactive planning and real relationships, so our people become trusted advisors rather than just preparers. Clients come to us for audit, tax, accounting, advisory and CFO services, and we take pride in getting to know their goals well enough to actually help them get there. It's a collaborative shop, one where good work gets noticed and client relationships are treated as the whole point, not just a byproduct.

Why join us:

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary plus performance based bonus opportunities (DOE)
• 401(k) with Employer Contribution
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off and Firm Holidays
• CPA Support: Licensing and continuing education assistance
• Growth Focused: Professional development and clear advancement opportunities, with direct exposure to partners
• Hybrid Flexibility

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns across individual, partnership, S corp, C corp, and (preferably) trust and estate filings
• Research complex tax issues and build out supporting documentation
• Serve as a direct point of contact for clients on tax matters and planning opportunities
• Handle IRS and state tax notices and examinations as they come up
• Supervise and mentor junior tax staff, reviewing their work along the way
• Spot opportunities to improve internal processes for accuracy and efficiency
• Build long term client relationships through consistent, high quality service
• Stay on top of federal and state tax law changes

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• 3 to 6+ years of recent public accounting tax experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations
• Experience preparing both business and individual tax returns
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with tax preparation software and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and client relationship skills

Nice to Have:

• CPA license, or active progress toward one
• Experience with trust and estate taxation (1041)
• High net worth individual tax experience
• Exposure to multi entity business structures
• Background with manufacturing, distribution, professional services, or other closely held businesses
• Tax planning and consulting experience beyond compliance work

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