Senior Tax Accountant – Flexible Schedule & Impact

Stivers; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Stivers Staffing Services in Fairview Heights, IL is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to prepare and review complex tax returns for individuals, corporations, and businesses. You will guide tax preparers, ensure accuracy, and meet deadlines while staying current on federal and state regulations.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong technical tax knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail during peak tax seasons. Flexible scheduling may be available to accommodate workload and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of tax preparation experience, including individual, corporate, and business returns.
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing complex business tax returns.
• Strong technical tax knowledge and ability to manage challenging tax situations.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and correct errors.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, especially during busy tax seasons.
• Ability to work independently while guiding other team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex business tax returns, as well as individual and corporate tax returns.
• Review complex business tax returns prepared by other team members to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and independently correct errors or omissions in tax filings.
• Provide guidance and oversight to tax preparers and other accounting staff.
• Ensure tax returns are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Research complex tax matters and stay current on federal and state tax regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to improve efficiency and maintain high-quality work.

Skills

Tax preparation

Tax knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Team guidance

Job description

Stivers Staffing Services in Fairview Heights, IL is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to prepare and review complex tax returns for individuals, corporations, and businesses. You will guide tax preparers, ensure accuracy, and meet deadlines while staying current on federal and state regulations.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong technical tax knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail during peak tax seasons. Flexible scheduling may be available to accommodate workload and deadlines.