Tax Senior Associate

DHJJ; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

CPA exam incentives

Dress for your day

Flexible schedules

Referral bonuses for new hires and new

clients

Job summary

DHJJ is seeking tax professionals with CPA credentials to join our team in a hybrid work setting. You will advise clients, prepare increasingly complex tax returns, and collaborate with colleagues to research and solve client tax issues.

You will develop an understanding of client businesses, mentor Associates, and contribute to firm knowledge systems while maintaining high-quality work and meeting deadlines. DHJJ offers flexible schedules and growth opportunities in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Understanding of federal tax laws and related guidance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong ownership and accountability in work.
• Ability to produce high‑quality work under deadlines.
• Keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge to prepare increasingly complex tax returns with neat and accurate work as part of a team with minimal coaching and supervision.
• Work independently to organize project activities and ensure tasks are completed within project scope and budget
• Develop an understanding of client businesses and use this knowledge to help diagnose opportunities and suggest solutions
• Coach and support Associates as they learn technical skills, systems, and processes and provide opportunities to apply them
• Identify appropriate lessons from client interactions to contribute to the development of firm knowledge systems
• Develop effective working relationships with clients through responsiveness and direct communication in order to influence and motivate them.
• Actively participate in initiatives to recruit talented people by providing time to speak with potential candidates and use external peer network to refer potential candidates
• Seek opportunities to participate in the proposal development process
• Prepare research for Managers and Senior Managers to support article writing for sales and marketing initiatives

Skills

Federal tax laws

Communication

MS Office

Ownership

Quality under deadlines

Attention to detail

Education

CPA license preferred

Job description

Put Yourself on Track to Become a Principal in Our Firm.

A great client experience begins with a great employee experience. As part of the DHJJ team, you will enjoy collaborating with your colleagues-whether in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams, working on in-depth accounting issues, and continually enhancing your skills. Plus, we enjoy having fun with each other at company outings and even during the workday!

Your growth here is limitless.

We are looking to hire people with experience in any of these specialties:

• Business Tax


• Individual Tax (Including reviewing and signing returns)


• State and Local Tax


• High Net Worth Tax

Who You Are:

You are in pursuit of or have recently obtained your CPA license and enjoy helping clients and collaborating with your co-workers when you encounter a unique situation that requires you to research and solve a client’s problem. You are looking to advance your career and help grow your firm.

Responsibilities:

• Apply technical knowledge to prepare increasingly complex tax returns with neat and accurate work as part of a team with minimal coaching and supervision.


• Work independently to organize project activities and ensure tasks are completed within project scope and budget


• Develop an understanding of client businesses and use this knowledge to help diagnose opportunities and suggest solutions


• Coach and support Associates as they learn technical skills, systems, and processes and provide opportunities to apply them


• Identify appropriate lessons from client interactions to contribute to the development of firm knowledge systems


• Develop effective working relationships with clients through responsiveness and direct communication in order to influence and motivate them.


• Actively participate in initiatives to recruit talented people by providing time to speak with potential candidates and use external peer network to refer potential candidates


• Seek opportunities to participate in the proposal development process


• Prepare research for Managers and Senior Managers to support article writing for sales and marketing initiatives

Required Skills:

• Understanding of federal tax laws and associated regulations and other guidance


• Excellent communication skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability


• Produce high-quality work under deadlines


• Particular attention to detail

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of related experience


• CPA Preferred

DHJJ Perks:

• Hybrid work environment


• CPA exam incentives


• Dress for your day


• Flexible schedules


• Referral bonuses for new hires and new clients

Benefits:

• Group health insurance offered through BCBS (Health & Dental), VSP (Vision), HealthEquity (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA


• Employer-paid Long- and Short-Term Disability


• Paid parental leave


• Group life insurance through AICPA


• 12 1/2 paid holidays per year


• PTO policy starting at 15 days per year


• 401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan with discretionary 3% employer contribution


• Paid society memberships, training, and continuing education


• Eligible for discretionary bonuses based on productivity, performance, and other contributions to the firm