Tax Senior

Selby Jennings; Upper Deerfield Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Selby Jennings (Chicago office) is seeking a Tax Senior / Tax Supervisor for a top 60 CPA firm on a hybrid schedule in Chicago, IL. The role offers exposure to complex tax engagements, leadership opportunities, and a clear path for advancement.

You will prepare and review returns, mentor staff, and collaborate with managers and partners to deliver excellent client service for a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• CPA license or CPA eligibility required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3-7 years of public accounting experience.
• Currently spending 70%+ of time reviewing tax returns and workpapers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Review work prepared by associates and provide coaching and technical guidance.
• Participate in tax planning, research, and consulting engagements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and serve as a trusted resource.
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior team members.
• Collaborate with managers and partners on client service initiatives and special projects.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local tax regulations and industry developments.

Skills

3-7 years of public accounting

Reviewing tax returns

Strong tax knowledge

70% tax review focus

Education

CPA license or CPA eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Tax Senior / Tax Supervisor (Generalist)

Chicago, IL | Hybrid Schedule

Salary: $80,000 - $115,000 + Bonus

Join a Top 60 CPA firm experiencing significant growth and looking to add a talented Tax Senior / Tax Supervisor to its Chicago office. This is an excellent opportunity for a public accounting professional seeking increased client exposure, leadership responsibilities, and a clear path for long-term career advancement.

As a Tax Senior / Tax Supervisor, you'll play a key role in tax engagements, review returns and workpapers, mentor junior staff, and work closely with managers and partners to deliver exceptional client service across a diverse client base.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review tax returns for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Review work prepared by associates and provide coaching and technical guidance.
• Participate in tax planning, research, and consulting engagements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and serve as a trusted resource.
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior team members.
• Collaborate with managers and partners on client service initiatives and special projects.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local tax regulations and industry developments.

Qualifications

• CPA license or CPA eligibility required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 3-7 years of public accounting experience
• Currently spending 70% or more of your time reviewing tax returns and workpapers
• Strong technical tax knowledge and understanding of various entity types

Nice to Have

• Generalist tax background
• Experience serving High-Net-Worth (HNW) individuals
• Experience with flow-through entities including partnerships and S corporations
• Exposure to industries such as:
  • Manufacturing & Distribution
  • Construction
  • Technology
  • Real Estate
  • Professional Services

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid work schedule
• Competitive compensation and bonus potential
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Clear advancement opportunities with a defined career path
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Diverse client base and challenging engagements
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced leaders in a growing, highly respected public accounting firm

If you're a motivated Tax Senior or Tax Supervisor looking for a firm that values development, client relationships, and long-term career growth, we'd love to hear from you.