Tax Accountant

Engtal; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Generous PTO

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan

CPA/MST reimbursement

Job summary

Engtal is seeking a Tax Accountant for its growing tax, accounting, and consulting firm. You will prepare federal and state returns for individuals and entities, analyze tax positions, and communicate directly with clients to provide strategic insight.

The role offers a hybrid schedule, generous PTO, and health/dental insurance. A Bachelor's in Accounting, 2+ years public accounting, and CPA progress are preferred, with proficiency in tax software and MS Office expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years public accounting experience.
• Familiarity with tax software (SurePrep, GoSystem, GFR preferred).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• CPA license or progress toward CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, entities, trusts, estates, and gifts
• Analyze tax positions to reduce liabilities and identify planning opportunities
• Communicate directly with clients to address tax questions and provide strategic insight
• Perform general accounting duties to support tax prep, including trial balances and journal entries

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA license or progress toward CPA

Tools

SurePrep

GoSystem

GFR

Job description

Our client, a respected and growing tax, accounting, and consulting firm, is seeking a Tax Accountant who enjoys meaningful client interaction, complex tax work, and the flexibility of a collaborative mid‑sized firm.

The team works with individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates across various industries, combining technical expertise with personalized service and long‑term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, entities, trusts, estates, and gifts
• Analyze tax positions to reduce liabilities and identify planning opportunities
• Communicate directly with clients to address tax questions and provide strategic insight
• Perform general accounting duties to support tax prep, including trial balances and journal entries

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of 2 years public accounting experience
• Familiarity with tax software (SurePrep, GoSystem, GFR preferred)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• CPA license or progress toward CPA preferred
• Competitive compensation with annual bonus potential
• Hybrid work schedule and flexible hours
• Generous PTO, including summer Fridays and year‑end office closure
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• CPA and MST reimbursement
• Supportive, team‑oriented culture that values work/life balance