Senior Tax Accountant — Client-Focused Growth & Impact

Lauterbach & Amen, LLP; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD

LTD

401(k) match

4 weeks PTO

Job summary

Lauterbach & Amen, LLP in Naperville, IL is seeking a full-time Senior Tax Accountant to join our tax practice. The role offers exposure to individual, corporate, partnership, and not-for-profit returns, with opportunities to build client relationships and contribute to growth.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and retirement, plus 4 weeks paid time off. Active CPA and 2–7 years public accounting experience are required; UltraTax and QuickBooks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Two to seven years of relevant public accounting or tax experience.
• Active CPA is required.
• Strong verbal & written communication abilities with various levels of management & clients.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a seasonal environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and communicate tax matters clearly and confidently.
• Prepare and review individual, corporate, partnership, and not-for-profit tax returns, including related schedules, calculations, and workpapers.
• Prepare and review estimated tax payments and extensions.
• Research and analyze federal, state, and local tax issues and translate conclusions into actionable client guidance.
• Assist clients with IRS and taxing-authority notices, correspondence, and issue resolution.
• Strengthening client relationships and identifying opportunities to expand services.
• Participate in networking, referral development, and other business-development activities.
• Support growth in target industries and client segments aligned with your experience and interests.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping, accounting, and financial reporting to support tax planning and business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for bookkeeping, client accounting, and advisory services and collaborate with the firm’s specialists to deliver practical solutions.
• Partner with tax, audit, client accounting and advisory teams to provide coordinated client services.
• Stay current on tax legislation and share relevant developments with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Active CPA

Public accounting

Tax planning

Client communication

Multi-tasking

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Seasonal workload management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA certification

Tools

UltraTax

QuickBooks

Job description

Lauterbach & Amen, LLP in Naperville, IL is seeking a full-time Senior Tax Accountant to join our tax practice. The role offers exposure to individual, corporate, partnership, and not-for-profit returns, with opportunities to build client relationships and contribute to growth.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and retirement, plus 4 weeks paid time off. Active CPA and 2–7 years public accounting experience are required; UltraTax and QuickBooks