Tax Accountant

Tharp Consulting; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting in Oak Brook, IL seeks a tax professional to prepare and review federal and state returns for individuals and small businesses. You will analyze financial data, identify tax-saving opportunities, and research complex tax issues to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Proficiency with TurboTax and QuickBooks and clear communication with clients are essential. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve tax solutions and a commitment to ongoing learning in a

Qualifications

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals and small businesses.
• Analyze financial data to ensure accurate, compliant tax preparation.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and support informed customer decisions.
• Research complex tax issues and apply guidance to returns.
• Provide clear explanations and customer guidance.
• Use cloud-based tax and accounting platforms (TurboTax and QuickBooks) to support work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve tax solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals and small businesses.
• Analyze financial data to ensure accurate, compliant tax preparation.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and support informed customer decisions.
• Research complex tax issues and apply guidance to returns.
• Provide clear explanations and customer guidance.
• Use cloud-based tax and accounting platforms to support work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve tax solutions.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cloud platforms experience

Tools

TurboTax

QuickBooks

Job description

responsible for preparing and reviewing federal and state tax returns for individuals and small businesses.

• Analyze financial data to ensure accurate, compliant tax preparation.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and support informed customer decisions.
• Research complex tax issues and apply relevant guidance to returns.
• Provide clear, helpful explanations and customer guidance.
• Use cloud-based tax and accounting platforms (e.g., TurboTax and QuickBooks) to support work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve tax solutions.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong tax knowledge with ability to handle federal and state requirements.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining tax concepts clearly.
• Proficiency using tax/accounting tools and cloud platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively and continuously learn and adapt.