Tax Specialist

Talently; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently in the United States is seeking a senior tax professional to lead engagements for privately held companies and high-net-worth individuals. You will supervise engagements, review work, and mentor junior staff while building long-term client relationships.

The role emphasizes technical tax knowledge, strategic planning, and collaboration with partners to develop practical tax strategies. CPA license preferred or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing business and individual tax returns.
• In-depth knowledge of current federal tax laws affecting privately held businesses and owners.
• Proven ability to supervise engagements and review the work of junior staff.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for C Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, and Individuals.
• Provide tax planning and consulting services for closely held businesses and business owners.
• Supervise tax compliance engagements from planning through completion.
• Review work prepared by junior staff and provide coaching and technical guidance.
• Research and interpret current federal tax laws and regulations.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Collaborate with partners and other professionals to develop practical tax strategies.

Skills

Tax planning

Client management

Staff supervision

Tax preparation

Education

CPA license (or equivalent experience)

Job description

About the Company / The Opportunity:

Join a well-established CPA firm in the accounting industry that has been serving closely held businesses and high-net‑worth individuals for over a century. This role offers the chance to lead tax engagements, mentor junior staff, and develop deep client relationships while advancing toward partnership and long‑term career growth.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for C Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, and Individuals.
• Provide tax planning and consulting services for closely held businesses and business owners.
• Supervise tax compliance engagements from planning through completion.
• Review work prepared by junior staff and provide coaching and technical guidance.
• Research and interpret current federal tax laws and regulations.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships.
• Collaborate with partners and other professionals to develop practical tax strategies.

Must-Have Skills:

• 8+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing business and individual tax returns.
• In‑depth knowledge of current federal tax laws affecting privately held businesses and owners.
• Proven ability to supervise engagements and review the work of junior staff.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• CPA license preferred (or equivalent extensive experience).

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with trust and estate taxation, including estate and gift tax matters.
• Familiarity with tax issues for not‑for‑profit organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in tax planning and consulting for complex structures.
• Strong staff mentoring and leadership abilities.
• Experience with multi‑state (SALT) tax compliance and tax resolution projects.