Senior Tax Accountant

Cray Kaiser LTD; Villa Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with profit sharing

Hybrid work model

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Villa Park is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to engage with clients, prepare and review tax returns, and mentor staff. The ideal candidate has a CPA or EA designation, and a strong background in tax preparation. The firm offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a hybrid work model for better work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience working in the tax department of a CPA firm.
• Strong background in preparation of individual and business returns.
• Experience in reviewing returns.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients for proactive tax planning.
• Prepare and review business, fiduciary, and individual tax returns.
• Provide ongoing training for staff.

Skills

Tax preparation

Client relationship management

Tax research

Mentoring staff

Education

CPA designation or EA designation

Master of Science in Taxation (MST)

Job description

Overview

Now Hiring: Senior Tax Accountant

• Are you looking for variety in your work that serves a diverse client base?
• Is the opportunity to work in all areas of income tax, not just a select tax specialty, important to you?
• Do you enjoy mentoring staff and helping them develop their skills?
• Would you like to work with a firm that values you and invests in you?

If this sounds like you, then we are interested in meeting you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Engaging with clients and other staff to ensure proactive tax planning.
• Preparing and reviewing business, fiduciary, and individual tax returns.
• Overseeing income tax correspondence, including developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
• Providing ongoing training for staff to promote efficient preparation of tax returns and develop tax expertise.
• Diving deep into technical tax-related issues in order to guide clients.
• Gaining exposure to foreign taxation, sales/use tax, and payroll tax.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary aligned to your experience, roles and responsibilities and growth plan
• Annual bonus based on goals defined in your growth plan
• Robust mentoring program including quarterly review of your growth plan and performance to achieve annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision/critical illness/life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, PTO, Health & Wellness Time and Holidays
• 401(k) + profit sharing
• Staff development program along with internal and external education (CPE)
• CPA reimbursement
• Casual dress office environment for non-client-facing days
• Hybrid work model to enhance work/life balance

Requirements

• Progressive experience working in the tax department of a CPA firm
• CPA designation or EA designation required, or actively pursuing; MST also a plus
• Strong background in preparation of individual and business returns
• Experience in reviewing returns
• Skilled in performing tax research using various resources

About Us

Since 1972, Cray, Kaiser Ltd. has been serving a diverse client base with a focus on family-owned and closely-held businesses. Besides the standard audit, accounting, and tax programs, we offer our clients a full range of business consulting services to assist with the complete life cycle of the business. Our team is driven by its mission, vision and core values. The five core values – education, integrity, people, care and trust – serve as anchors through our work and actions.

Interested in Learning More?

Please e-mail your resume and salary requirements to: [e-mail]

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Accounting

Cray Kaiser LTD is an equal opportunity employer.