Tax Staff

Jobot; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

$300 HSA contribution

SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot in Park Ridge, Illinois is seeking a Tax Staff Accountant to join our growing public accounting team. This role primarily involves preparing tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corporations, and trusts, working closely with managers and partners in an in-office setting.

The successful candidate will gain broad tax exposure, hands-on mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment. Competitive benefits accompany this long-term position.

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience preparing tax returns.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, partnership, S-corporation, and trust tax returns.
• Assist with tax planning and compliance engagements.
• Organize and analyze client financial information.
• Communicate with senior staff regarding client questions and tax matters.
• Assist with bookkeeping and Sales & Use Tax filings for select tax clients.
• Continue developing technical tax knowledge through hands-on training and mentorship.

Skills

Tax preparation

Public accounting

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Learning mindset

Job description

Job details

Small Firm | S-Corps, Partnerships, Individuals | 100% Paid Health Insurance

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a boutique public accounting firm located in the northern Chicago suburbs, providing comprehensive tax and accounting services to individuals and closely held businesses throughout the Chicago area. Their practice includes individual, partnership, S-corporation, and trust taxation, along with bookkeeping and sales tax services for many of their existing clients.

As a smaller firm, we pride ourselves on building long‑term relationships with both our clients and our employees. Our team works closely together in a collaborative, in-office environment where mentorship, accessibility, and professional development are part of everyday life. Rather than specializing in a single niche, our staff gain exposure to a diverse client base and a wide variety of tax engagements, creating excellent opportunities to develop well‑rounded public accounting experience.

Why join us?

• Exceptional mentorship. Work directly with experienced CPAs and managers in a highly collaborative office where questions are encouraged and learning happens daily.
• Grow your career. We believe in promoting from within. One of our current managers joined as a Staff Accountant just five years ago and advanced into leadership through mentorship and performance.
• Broad tax experience. Gain exposure to individuals, partnerships, S-corporations, trusts, and closely held businesses instead of being limited to one niche.
• Paid for every hour you work. Employees are paid hourly and receive time-and-a-half overtime during busy season, allowing you to be compensated for the additional effort that public accounting often requires.
• Manageable busy season. Busy season averages approximately six weeks, and we're actively expanding the team to further reduce workloads.
• Competitive benefits.
• Employer-paid health insurance
• $300 annual HSA contribution
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match
• 10 paid holidays
• Two performance and compensation reviews each year

Job Details

We are seeking a Tax Staff Accountant to join our growing team in Park Ridge, Illinois. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long‑term career in public accounting while receiving hands‑on mentorship, broad tax exposure, and opportunities for professional growth.

The successful candidate will primarily prepare tax returns while working closely with experienced managers and partners in a collaborative, in‑office environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, partnership, S-corporation, and trust tax returns
• Assist with tax planning and compliance engagements
• Organize and analyze client financial information
• Communicate with senior staff regarding client questions and tax matters
• Assist with bookkeeping and Sales & Use Tax filings for select tax clients
• Continue developing technical tax knowledge through hands‑on training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Public accounting or professional tax preparation experience preferred
• Experience preparing tax returns
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow within public accounting
• CPA or EA designation is not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000-$80,000
• Hourly position with overtime paid at 1.5x during busy season
• Employer-paid health insurance
• $300 HSA contribution
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match
• 10 paid holidays
• Two performance and salary reviews annually

Work Environment

This is a fully in‑office position located in Park Ridge, Illinois. Employees work closely alongside partners and managers in a collaborative setting designed to encourage mentorship, professional development, and long‑term career growth.

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