Tax Senior

Jobot; Prairie View (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Generous PTO with flexible summer

Hybrid/Remote flexibility

CPA support and growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking a Tax Senior to join our CPA firm with hybrid/remote flexibility. The role offers a salary of $80,000–$110,000 per year and opportunities to work with diverse clients across industries.

Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing tax returns, researching complex issues, and advising on tax planning. Join a collaborative culture with CPA support and clear advancement paths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA license preferred.
• 3–6+ years of tax experience in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Experience with tax planning and research.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corps, C corps, and trusts/estates.
• Research complex tax issues and advise clients.
• Assist with tax planning to minimize client liabilities.
• Review staff work and provide coaching and technical guidance.
• Manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Stay updated on the latest federal and state tax law changes.

Skills

Tax expertise

Analytical skills

Client communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license preferred

Job description

Job details:

Tax Senior | Lincolnshire, IL 60069 | Hybrid/Remote Flexibility

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin Shilney

A bit about us:

Founded nearly four decades ago and based in Lincolinshire, Illinois, we are a full service CPA firm that has spent that time helping individuals and businesses across a wide range of industries plan smarter and grow with confidence. Our team handles tax, audit, accounting, consulting, and advisory work for clients in real estate, construction, manufacturing, medical, hospitality, nonprofit, and professional services. We take pride in giving every client the kind of personalized attention that gets lost at bigger firms, and we've built a culture where people genuinely like working together and want to see each other succeed.

Why join us?

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO plus a flexible summer schedule
• Hybrid and Remote Flexibility
• Collaborative Culture: A supportive, people first team where you'll work directly with Partners and clients, not buried under layers of bureaucracy
• Career Growth: Clear path for advancement, ongoing CPA support, and referral bonuses for building out the team
• Work Variety: Exposure to closely held businesses and high net worth individuals across seven different industries

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corps, C corps, and trusts/estates
• Research complex tax issues and bring practical solutions back to clients
• Assist with tax planning strategies aimed at minimizing client liabilities
• Review staff accountant work and provide coaching and technical guidance
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive, ongoing communication
• Spot tax saving opportunities and other advisory services clients might not know to ask for
• Handle IRS and state tax notices, audits, and examinations
• Take part in year end tax planning meetings with clients
• Manage several engagements at once while hitting deadlines
• Stay sharp on the latest federal and state tax law changes
• Partner with Managers and Partners on complex engagements and special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA license or actively pursuing one, preferred
• Minimum of 3 to 6+ years of recent public accounting tax experience
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing both individual and business tax returns
• Solid understanding of federal and state tax regulations
• Experience conducting tax research and planning
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

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