Tax Accountant: Hybrid Schedule, Growth & Benefits

Jobot; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k)

Paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Extra time off after tax season

Job summary

Jobot, a well-established CPA firm in Bloomington, Illinois, seeks a Tax Accountant to prepare individual returns, assist with tax planning for clients, and manage multiple engagements, including during peak season. The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate has 0-8 years of public accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 0-8 years of public accounting experience, ideally with individual tax preparation.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to work additional hours during tax season.
• Strong organizational, communication, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Individual Tax Returns: Prepare accurate individual income tax returns while ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Build Client Relationships: Work directly with clients to gather financial information, answer questions, and deliver responsive, high-quality service.
• Support Tax Planning: Coordinate tax preparation and planning involving S corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and trusts.
• Manage Deadlines & Priorities: Oversee multiple client engagements, maintain organized records, and meet filing deadlines, including during the busy tax season.
• Collaborate & Grow: Partner with colleagues to deliver comprehensive tax solutions while continuing to develop your technical knowledge and client service skills.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax return prep

Client service

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license or CPA in progress

Job description

Jobot, a well-established CPA firm in Bloomington, Illinois, seeks a Tax Accountant to prepare individual returns, assist with tax planning for clients, and manage multiple engagements, including during peak season. The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate has 0-8 years of public accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and strong organizational and communication skills.