Senior Tax Associate

Prosperity Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

401k with company contribution

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Education benefits

Job summary

Prosperity Partners in Chicago seeks an energetic tax professional to support our growing practice. You will work directly with clients to provide tax preparation and consulting services, prepare workpapers, research complex tax issues, and communicate effectively.

We offer competitive salaries, equity compensation and comprehensive benefits. The role requires CPA or progress toward CPA, 3+ years of tax-focused public accounting experience, and the ability to meet deadlines in a deadline-driven

Qualifications

• Accounting degree from an accredited four-year university.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA.
• 3+ years of tax-focused public accounting experience.
• Proven understanding of complex accounting entries.
• Experience preparing tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritize assignments and interface with clients.
• Strong communication skills, with proven ability to communicate complicated matters to clients or government agencies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Availability to work in the office at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workpapers, research complex tax issues and communicate effectively to clients.
• Provide tax preparation and consulting services to clients.
• Work directly with clients and report to Managers and Partners in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Public accounting experience

CPA

Tax preparation

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Self-motivation

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

Prosperity Partners (“Prosperity”) is a Chicago-headquartered public accounting firm offering best-in-class tax, accounting, and personal finance services to dynamic businesses, high net-worth individuals, and family offices. With offices throughout the United States, we are seeking an energetic tax professional to support our growing practice. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, exceptional leadership qualities and at least three years' public accounting experience. Excellent communication skills are required.

The candidate will report to the firm’s Managers and Partners and will work directly with clients to provide tax preparation and consulting services. Candidates will be required to prepare workpapers, research complex tax issues and communicate effectively to clients. Candidates should enjoy working in a deadline driven environment with demanding clients.

Prosperity Partners provides a dynamic work environment, significant growth opportunities and the ability to work directly with company leaders. Candidates that work hard, are enthusiastic, and behave ethically have excellent opportunity for annual advancement. Due to the collaborative nature of our work, employees are expected to be in the office three days per week.

We are accepting resumes consistent with the following background and ability:

• Accounting Degree from an accredited four-year university;
• CPA designation or has made progress toward passing the exam;
• 3+ years’ experience in a tax-focused position;
• Proven understanding of complex accounting entries;
• Experience preparing tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships, Corporations, and Trusts;
• Success in prior work experience with the ability to self-manage, prioritize assignments and interface with clients;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to communicate complicated matters to clients or government agencies;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to meet deadlines and to multi-task;
• Enthusiasm for technical topics and interested in learning opportunities via research, CPE and discussions with peers;
• Contributes to an established culture of positivity and respect;
• Self-motivated to seek new projects;
• Recognizes strengths and weaknesses and appreciates peer feedback;
• Availability to work in the office at least 3 days per week;

Prosperity Partners is a people-focused public accounting firm with a strong culture, talented professionals, and great clients. We offer competitive salaries, equity compensation and excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k with company contribution, education and more).

Prosperity Partners is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of consideration for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We enthusiastically encourage applications from a wide range of candidates.

Annual Salary Range: $90,000 USD - $120,000 USD