Senior Tax Associate - 401k Match & Mentorship

Leoforce; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus bonuses

401(k) with generous match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Leoforce, an Itasca, IL-based full-service accounting firm, seeks a Tax Senior to join our growing team. You will prepare federal/state/local tax returns for individuals and businesses, supporting Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S, while organizing client documents and researching routine tax questions.

The role requires CPA or EA credentials, a related bachelor’s degree, and 2+ years in public accounting or tax prep.

Qualifications

• CPA or EA credential required or strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of public accounting or tax preparation experience preferred.
• Experience preparing individual tax returns required or strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and common accounting software.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individual and business clients.
• Support preparation of Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S.
• Gather and organize client financial and tax documentation.
• Review tax documents for accuracy and completeness before filing; conduct basic tax research and help resolve routine tax issues.
• Communicate directly with clients to collect missing information.
• Assist senior tax professionals on planning and compliance projects.
• Maintain organized, accurate client files and workpapers.
• Respond to client inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Stay current on relevant tax law and filing requirement changes.
• Support the broader accounting team through and beyond tax season.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or EA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Leoforce, an Itasca, IL-based full-service accounting firm, seeks a Tax Senior to join our growing team. You will prepare federal/state/local tax returns for individuals and businesses, supporting Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S, while organizing client documents and researching routine tax questions.

The role requires CPA or EA credentials, a related bachelor’s degree, and 2+ years in public accounting or tax prep.