Tax Specialist: Compliance, Reporting & Strategy

Cooley LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 103,155,000 - 151,867,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term care coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Cooley LLP seeks a Tax Specialist to join the Accounting & Finance team in a role focusing on tax compliance, reporting, and regulatory filings across offices. The position covers U.S. federal/state returns, local taxes, and partnership-related tax provisions.

The role requires 3+ years in tax/accounting, a BS in Accounting, and CPA preferred. Strong Excel/iManage skills and willingness to travel or overtime are expected. Professional services experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' tax/accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably BS in Accounting.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services firm preferred.
• Elite 3E or Elite Enterprise experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, reconcile, and provide tax information to external advisors for U.S. federal and state returns.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to file federal and state returns and respond to information requests.
• Prepare and file local tax returns (property, sales/use, gross receipts).
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and year-end tax workpapers.
• Monitor filing deadlines and coordinate with internal/external teams to ensure timely filings.
• Research tax issues and track changes in federal, state, and local laws.
• Respond to IRS/state/local notices and assist with audits.
• Assist with partner tax communications and quarterly estimates.
• Assist with annual tax budgeting projections and supporting analysis.
• Perform other tax and accounting duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

iManage

Overtime availability

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Elite 3E

Elite Enterprise

Job description

Cooley LLP seeks a Tax Specialist to join the Accounting & Finance team in a role focusing on tax compliance, reporting, and regulatory filings across offices. The position covers U.S. federal/state returns, local taxes, and partnership-related tax provisions.

The role requires 3+ years in tax/accounting, a BS in Accounting, and CPA preferred. Strong Excel/iManage skills and willingness to travel or overtime are expected. Professional services experience is a plus.