Tax Associate - Winter 2026

Grant Thornton International Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Associate to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This role focuses on tax consulting, return preparation, and research for diverse clients, including corporations and non-profits. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals, gaining exposure across various industries such as real estate and healthcare. The firm promotes a supportive work culture, offering flexibility and personalized benefits to meet your unique needs. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and encourages your professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the world of tax services.

Benefits

Flexible work location

Unlimited flex time off

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life integration options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns and conduct tax research for various entities.
• Assist in reviewing tax preparation and resolving technical tax issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Technical Aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

Juris Doctorate

Tax LLM

Job description

As a Tax Associate at Grant Thornton, your primary responsibilities will consist of tax consulting and tax return preparation duties, including tax research, tax planning, and the preparation of supporting digital work papers for various tax returns and tax related projects. You will work with a variety of entities such as corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, and non-profits. In addition, you will be exposed to a variety of industries including real estate, consumer industrial products, financial services, and healthcare. Procedures vary depending on the type of engagement and associate experience. Procedures may range from reviewing data input, utilizing various technology tools and applications, to working on a tax project from start to finish. You will work closely with seniors, managers, and partners on all phases of the project. Grant Thornton has opportunities within its Federal Corporate and Partnership solution families, State and Local Tax, International Tax, and Private Wealth Service lines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviewing data input, identifying and resolving technical tax issues, and assisting in the review of tax preparation completed by our colleagues in Bangalore, India
• Responding to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities
• Identifying, researching, and assessing various tax issues while also providing information to senior staff members
• Providing on-the-job training to junior staff members
• Identifying and carrying out other projects as assigned
• Collaboratively working with client team members while building rapport and strong client relationships
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Juris Doctorate, or Tax LLM
• Minimum major and overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred
• Completion of necessary education hours to be eligible for CPA licensure or licensed attorney status
• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical aptitude and skillset
• Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
• The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
• Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical aptitude and skillset
• Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment

The pay rate for this position in the firm's Chicago, IL office is $74,000 per year.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how: • Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. • Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household. • We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.

Benefits: We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.

Grant Thornton is an equal opportunity employer. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.