Tax Professional (Preparing/Reviewing Experience)

CPS Inc.; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

CPS Inc. in Sycamore, IL seeks a Senior Tax Accountant with 5+ years of tax experience to join our close-knit practice. The role combines tax preparation and review with light accounting and advisory work, offering real ownership over client relationships.

You’ll work in a small team with our office administrator, handling seasonal workload and providing hands-on prep for individuals and businesses. Initially in-person in Sycamore, with the potential to shift to a hybrid schedule as the working

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tax experience required, including hands-on prep.
• Experience with both individual and business returns.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns.
• Provide accounting and light advisory/consulting support to clients.
• Collaborate with a small team including office admin.
• Manage workload through the tax season and year-round needs.

Skills

5+ years tax experience

Individual tax returns

Business tax returns

Hands-on tax prep

Review experience

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

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