Tax Senior: Mentorship‑Focused Public Accounting Career

Jobot; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonuses

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

Mentorship & learning culture

Diverse client exposure

Job summary

Jobot in Itasca, IL is seeking a Tax Associate/Tax Preparer to prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and businesses. You will support the preparation of Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S, and gather client financial documentation.

Join a growing firm with mentorship, diverse client exposure, and a collaborative environment. CPA/EA and 2+ years of tax experience are preferred, with a strong eye for detail and deadlines.

Qualifications

• CPA or EA certification is required or strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 2 years of public accounting or tax preparation experience.
• Experience preparing individual tax returns.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and common accounting software.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individual and business clients.
• Support preparation of Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S.
• Gather and organize client financial and tax documentation.
• Review tax documents for accuracy and completeness before filing.
• Conduct basic tax research and help resolve routine tax issues.
• Communicate directly with clients to collect missing information.
• Assist senior tax professionals on planning and compliance projects.
• Maintain organized, accurate client files and workpapers.
• Respond to client inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Stay current on relevant tax law and filing requirement changes.
• Support the broader accounting team through and beyond tax season.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

CPA or EA

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Jobot in Itasca, IL is seeking a Tax Associate/Tax Preparer to prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and businesses. You will support the preparation of Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S, and gather client financial documentation.

Join a growing firm with mentorship, diverse client exposure, and a collaborative environment. CPA/EA and 2+ years of tax experience are preferred, with a strong eye for detail and deadlines.