Senior Tax Associate

Verital Advisory Search; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search is seeking a Senior Tax Associate for a growing tax team at a leading Illinois public accounting firm. You will work closely with tax managers and firm leadership, serving a diverse client base and building your career within a collaborative, relationship-driven culture.

You will prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns, assist with tax planning and research, manage multiple engagements, and mentor junior team members while delivering accurate, timely

Qualifications

• 3+ years of tax experience within a public accounting firm.
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities during busy season.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Collaborate with tax managers and firm leadership to serve clients.
• Assist with tax planning, research, and compliance projects.
• Manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and respond to tax questions.
• Support and mentor junior team members when needed.

Skills

Tax experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA eligibility

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client is looking for a Senior Tax Associate to join their growing Tax team at a leading Illinois public accounting firm. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with tax managers and firm leadership, gain exposure to a diverse client base, and continue building your career within a collaborative, relationship-driven culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and review a variety of federal, state, and local tax returns
• Work directly with tax managers and firm leadership to serve clients and support engagements
• Assist with tax planning, research, and compliance projects
• Manage multiple client engagements and ensure deadlines are met
• Communicate with clients to gather information and respond to tax-related questions
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients and teammates
• Support and mentor junior team members when needed

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s or advanced degree desired
• CPA eligibility required, CPA desired
• 3+ years of tax experience within a public accounting firm
• Experience working with a variety of privately held businesses and individual clients preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities during busy season
• Proficiency with tax software and Microsoft Office Suite