Senior Tax Associate

Verital Advisory Search; Chicago (IL); Ibrido; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work arrangement

Office attendance 2-3 days / week

Descrizione del lavoro

Verital Advisory Search in Chicago seeks a Senior Tax Associate to join its growing tax team. This role blends individual, S corporation, partnership, and trust returns with meaningful client interaction and ownership of engagements.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with managers and partners on technical issues, and help deliver accurate filings on deadlines. Flexible hybrid schedule with regular office presence is available.

Competenze

• Public accounting tax experience with the ability to work independently at the senior level.
• Experience with individual, S corporation, partnership, and trust returns.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and follow assignments through to completion.
• Interest in supporting and developing junior staff.
• Big Four experience is welcomed but not required.

Mansioni

• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, S corporations, partnerships, and trusts.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and keep engagements moving.
• Manage assigned projects independently and meet filing deadlines.
• Assist with tax notices and related correspondence.
• Mentor junior associates and interns, including training on technology and internal processes.
• Collaborate with managers and partners on technical questions and engagement delivery.

Conoscenze

Tax preparation

Tax review

Client communication

Mentoring junior staff

Engagement management

Descrizione del lavoro

A public accounting firm is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join its Chicago team. The position offers a combination of tax preparation and review, direct client interaction, and opportunities to mentor junior staff.

This opportunity is suited to someone looking to take greater ownership of engagements while building experience across individual, business, and trust taxation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, S corporations, partnerships, and trusts.


• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and keep engagements moving.


• Manage assigned projects independently and meet filing deadlines.


• Assist with tax notices and related correspondence.


• Mentor junior associates and interns, including training on technology and internal processes.


• Collaborate with managers and partners on technical questions and engagement delivery.

Qualifications

• Public accounting tax experience with the ability to work independently at the senior level.


• Experience with individual, S corporation, partnership, and trust returns.


• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients.


• Ability to manage multiple engagements and follow assignments through to completion.


• Interest in supporting and developing junior staff.


• Big Four experience is welcomed but not required.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Engagement ownership: Take responsibility for projects and build direct client relationships.


• Preparation and review: Develop both technical expertise and review capabilities.


• Varied client work: Gain exposure to individuals, small business owners, and trusts.


• Leadership responsibilities: Help train and mentor junior team members.


• Flexible working arrangements: Attendance in the Chicago office two to three days per week is preferred. Remote arrangements may be considered depending on experience and fit.