Tax Senior

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO + flexible summer schedule

Hybrid/Remote flexibility

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Tax Senior in Lincolnshire, IL 60069 with 3–6+ years in public accounting tax. You will prepare and review federal, state, and local returns for various entity types and participate in tax planning for client liabilities.

Join a collaborative team with Partners and clients, enjoying hybrid/remote flexibility, a generous benefits package, and a clear path toward CPA licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license or actively pursuing one preferred.
• 3–6+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.

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 provide practical client solutions.
• Assist with tax planning to minimize client liabilities.
• Review staff work and provide coaching and technical guidance.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication.
• Identify tax savings opportunities and advisory services for clients.
• Manage multiple engagements with deadlines and stay updated on tax laws.

Skills

Tax planning

Federal/state tax returns

Client communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

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

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin Shilney

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

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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