Senior Tax Accountant - Hybrid, 401k + Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Profit Sharing

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

PTO & Holidays

CPA reimbursement

Job summary

Jobot, a full-service accounting and business advisory firm, is seeking a tax professional in Joliet, IL. The role offers a hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and a 401(k) with profit sharing.

You will engage with clients and staff to drive proactive tax planning and lead reviews of business, fiduciary, and individual returns, while mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a CPA or EA designation or be pursuing one, with progressive CPA firm tax experience and strong returns

Qualifications

• CPA or EA designation required, or actively pursuing one.
• Progressive experience in the tax department of a CPA firm.
• Strong background in preparing individual and business tax returns.
• Experience reviewing returns prepared by others.
• Skilled in tax research across multiple resources.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and staff to drive proactive tax planning.
• Prepare and review business, fiduciary, and individual tax returns.
• Manage income tax correspondence and build strong, lasting client relationships.
• Train and mentor staff to sharpen return preparation efficiency and grow their tax expertise.
• Dig into complex technical tax issues to guide client decisions.
• Gain exposure to foreign taxation, sales and use tax, and payroll tax.

Skills

Tax planning

Client relationships

Mentoring staff

Tax research

Communication

Education

CPA or EA designation

Pursuing designation

Job description

Jobot, a full-service accounting and business advisory firm, is seeking a tax professional in Joliet, IL. The role offers a hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and a 401(k) with profit sharing.

You will engage with clients and staff to drive proactive tax planning and lead reviews of business, fiduciary, and individual returns, while mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a CPA or EA designation or be pursuing one, with progressive CPA firm tax experience and strong returns