Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit in Chicago is seeking a Tax Accountant to prepare and review federal and state returns for individuals and small businesses. You will analyze financial data, research tax issues, and identify deductions and credits using Intuit tools.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine tax solutions, ensure compliance, and maintain thorough workpapers. Strong Excel and tax software proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing individual and small-business tax returns.
• Ability to research tax issues and apply regulations.
• Proficiency with tax software and Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals and small businesses.
• Research complex tax issues and apply current IRS/state regulations.
• Analyze financial data to identify deductions, credits, and savings opportunities.
• Respond to customer tax questions with clear, compliant guidance.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and support teams to improve tax solutions.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails supporting tax positions.
• Ensure compliance with IRS/state tax laws, deadlines, and standards.
• Engage in continuous learning about evolving tax codes and Intuit tools.
• Support testing for new tax software features and protect data confidentiality.

Skills

Individual income tax preparation

Small-business tax preparation

Tax research and IRS/state regulations

Excel & data analysis

Written and verbal communication ofTax

Electronic filing & compliance

Audit trail documentation

Tax planning & optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Confidentiality & ethics

Tools

TurboTax

ProSeries

Lacerte

Job description

Tax Accountant

Employer Intuit
Location Chicago, Illinois
Salary Competitive
Closing date Sep 25, 2026

Intuit is seeking a Tax Accountant to help power prosperity for individuals and small businesses through accurate, insightful tax preparation. In this role, you will prepare and review federal and state returns, analyze financial data, and identify tax-saving opportunities using Intuit's cloud-based platforms like TurboTax and QuickBooks. You'll research complex tax issues, provide clear guidance to customers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine our tax solutions. Intuit's culture emphasizes integrity, learning, and inclusion, giving you room to grow while impacting millions of customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and small-business federal and state tax returns using Intuit platforms
• Research complex tax issues and apply current regulations to ensure accurate filings
• Analyze financial data to identify deductions, credits, and tax-saving opportunities
• Respond to customer tax questions and provide clear, compliant guidance
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and support teams to improve Intuit's tax solutions
• Maintain detailed documentation and workpapers supporting tax positions
• Ensure compliance with IRS and state tax laws, deadlines, and quality standards
• Participate in continuous learning on evolving tax codes, regulations, and Intuit tools
• Support testing and feedback for new or enhanced tax software features
• Protect customer data and maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards

Required Skills

• U.
• S. individual income tax preparation
• Small-business tax preparation (Schedule C, partnerships, S Corps)
• Tax research and interpretation of IRS/state regulations
• Financial statement and ledger analysis
• Proficiency with tax software (e.g., Turbo
• Tax, Pro
• Series, Lacerte)
• Advanced Excel and data analysis
• Workpaper documentation and audit trail creation
• Tax planning and optimization techniques
• Electronic filing and tax compliance procedures
• Written and verbal communication of complex tax concepts