Tax Accounting Manager - Lead Tax Work & Client Service

del Real Tax Group; Lyons (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Real Tax Group in the Chicagoland area seeks an experienced Tax Accounting Manager to independently handle accounting and tax work, review staff-prepared output, and mentor junior team members. The role emphasizes client communication and timely delivery in a growing local firm.

You will manage small business portfolios, review filings, and provide guidance on tax planning while developing staff. This is not entry-level and requires proven public accounting tax-season experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience.
• Completion of at least 3 full-time tax seasons in public accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or working towards it.
• Experience preparing or reviewing Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S.
• Experience with monthly accounting, or bookkeeping services for business clients.
• Working knowledge of payroll taxes and sales taxes.
• Experience communicating directly with small business clients.
• Ability to explain accounting and tax matters clearly to non-accountants.
• Ability to review work critically rather than relying solely on software output.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and remain accurate under deadline pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Consistent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing staff-prepared monthly financial statements and compilation work.
• Identifying unusual balances, missing information, reconciliation issues, and potential accounting errors.
• Preparing and reviewing business and individual income tax returns.
• Working with S corporations, partnerships, corporations, sole proprietorships, and individual taxpayers.
• Reviewing supporting documentation and tax workpapers for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicating directly with clients regarding accounting, tax, and documentation questions.
• Explaining financial results and routine tax matters to small business owners.
• Identifying potential tax-planning opportunities and escalating recommendations when appropriate.
• Assisting with new-client installations, accounting cleanups, and back work.
• Providing guidance and technical support to bookkeepers.
• Monitoring assigned deadlines and following through until work is completed.
• Maintaining accurate notes, task statuses, and client documentation.
• Delivering responsive, professional, and high-quality client service.
• Participating in continuing education and internal technical training.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Tax-season experience

Communication with clients

Review staff work

Leadership ability

Attention to detail

Time management

Technical tax knowledge

Problem-solving

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Del Real Tax Group in the Chicagoland area seeks an experienced Tax Accounting Manager to independently handle accounting and tax work, review staff-prepared output, and mentor junior team members. The role emphasizes client communication and timely delivery in a growing local firm.

You will manage small business portfolios, review filings, and provide guidance on tax planning while developing staff. This is not entry-level and requires proven public accounting tax-season experience.