Tax Professional (Preparing/Reviewing Experience)

CPS, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

CPS, Inc. in Sycamore, IL is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant with 5+ years of tax experience to join our close-knit practice. The role is roughly 75% tax preparation and review (individual and business returns) and 25% accounting and advisory work for clients.

This position offers real ownership over client relationships, review-level responsibility, and potential for a hybrid schedule after onboarding; compensation starts at $45/hour with discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tax experience with hands-on prep and review.
• Experience with individual and business returns.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Comfortable in a small-firm setting and self-directed yet collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns.
• Provide accounting and light advisory/consulting support.
• Collaborate with a small team including administrative support.
• Help manage workload through peak season and year-round needs.

Skills

Tax prep

Tax review

Client management

Small-firm environment

Communication

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

About The Firm

We are working with a close-knit tax and accounting practice based in Sycamore, IL.

About The Firm

We are working with a close-knit tax and accounting practice based in Sycamore, IL.

The Role

We're looking for a Senior Tax Accountant with 5+ years of experience to join our team. This role is roughly 75% tax preparation and review (individual and business returns) and 25% accounting and advisory/consulting work for clients.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants real ownership over client relationships, review-level responsibility, and a role that will grow in flexibility as trust is established.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns
• Provide accounting and light advisory/consulting support to clients
• Work closely with our small team, including our office admin (who also supports with tax prep)
• Help manage workload through the season, from extension crunch through year-round client needs

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of tax experience — required, including hands‑on prep; review experience is a strong plus
• Experience with both individual and business returns
• CPA preferred, but not required
• Someone comfortable in a small‑firm environment who's self‑directed but also collaborative

Schedule & Flexibility

• Hours fluctuate seasonally:
• ~55-60 hrs/week during extension season
• ~60-70 hrs/week during normal tax season (Jan-Apr)
• Reduced/flexible schedule available in the off-season (e.g., 75-80% schedule)
• Position starts in-person in Sycamore, with the opportunity to move toward a hybrid schedule as the working relationship develops

Compensation & Benefits

• $45/hour
• Discretionary bonuses