Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Joliet (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit is seeking a Tax Accountant to prepare and review federal and state returns for individuals and small businesses, leveraging TurboTax and QuickBooks to identify tax-saving opportunities.

You will research complex tax issues, ensure compliance with IRS/state laws, and collaborate with product, engineering, and support teams to refine our tax solutions. This hybrid role involves strong documentation and ongoing learning in a dynamic tax environment.

Qualifications

• US tax return preparation experience for individuals and small businesses.
• Proficiency in applying IRS/state tax rules and regulations.
• Experience with tax software (TurboTax, ProSeries, Lacerte).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis abilities.
• Ability to document workpapers and maintain audit trails.
• Strong written and verbal communication of tax concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state returns for individuals and small businesses.
• Research complex tax issues and apply current regulations to filings.
• Identify deductions, credits, and tax-saving opportunities.
• Respond to customer tax questions with clear, compliant guidance.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and support teams to improve tax solutions.
• Maintain detailed documentation and workpapers supporting tax positions.
• Ensure compliance with IRS and state tax laws, deadlines, and standards.
• Participate in ongoing learning on evolving tax codes and Intuit tools.
• Support testing and feedback for tax software features.
• Protect customer data and uphold confidentiality and ethics.

Skills

US tax prep

Individual tax

Small-business tax

Tax research

Financial analysis

Tax software TurboTax

Tax software ProSeries

Tax software Lacerte

Excel data analysis

Audit trail docs

Tax planning

Electronic filing

Communication skills

Job description

Employer Intuit Location Joliet, Illinois Salary Competitive Closing date Sep 26, 2026

Focus Area Taxation Role Type Accountant Role Level Staff Work Mode Hybrid Employment Type Full Time Organization Type Other

Job Details

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