Tax Senior

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Generous PTO + flexible summer

Hybrid/Remote flexibility

Collaborative culture

CPA support

Diverse client exposure

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Tax Senior in Lincolnshire, IL 60069. This full-time position offers hybrid/remote flexibility and a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $110,000 per year.

You will prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, and trusts. The role emphasizes tax research, planning, and client advisory work within a collaborative CPA environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required or equivalent.
• CPA license or actively pursuing one preferred.
• 3–6+ years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Experience with tax research and planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, and trusts/estates.
• Research complex tax issues and provide practical solutions to clients.
• Assist with tax planning strategies to minimize client liabilities.
• Review staff work and provide coaching and technical guidance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication.

Skills

Tax expertise

CPA candidate/CPA

Public accounting

Tax research

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license (preferred)

Job description

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

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

A bit about us:

Founded nearly four decades ago and based in Lincolnshire, 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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.