Tax Supervisor

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K profit sharing

Paid time off

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. is seeking a senior tax professional to oversee tax returns and client engagements across partnerships, S- and C-corps, and individuals. The role emphasizes accuracy, service quality, and proactive tax planning in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

You will work with partners to mentor staff, expand services, and ensure timely client billing and issue resolution across industries including manufacturing, real estate, and tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA eligibility (150 credit hours) or working towards CPA.
• 4+ years of experience in public accounting at a mid-market firm.
• Daily access to reliable transportation for travel to and from client locations and offices.

Responsibilities

• 100% review of tax returns for Partnerships (1065), S and C-corps (1120), Individuals (1040) and others as assigned.
• Manage client engagements, assist with scheduling, and finalize client billing.
• Handle routine tax questions, research tax issues, and look for opportunities to provide additional services.
• Assist in tax field exams and any tax notice resolutions.
• Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients.
• Assist with managing, training, and developing staff.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA eligibility (150 credit hours)

Job description

Job DetailsPosition Type: Full TimeFlexibility – Support – Opportunity – Collaboration

Over 100 years of superior client service and pure organic growth - without a single merger!

Highlights:

• Crain’s Chicago 10th largest firm (2024), Accounting Today’s 54th largest firm in the US, 10th in the Great Lakes region (2024).
• Come have a voice in the department and in your career!
• Large Firm Opportunities, Small Firm Culture.
• Receive mentorship and support from partners and opportunities for career advancement.
• Work on multiple engagements in various industries, including Manufacturing, Distribution, Real Estate, Construction, Tech, Start-Ups and more.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment with offices in Chicago, Deerfield, and Downers Grove.

How You Will Contribute:

• 100% review of tax returns for Partnerships (1065), and S and C-corps (1120), Individuals (1040) and others, as assigned.
• Manage client engagements, assist with scheduling, and finalize client billing.
• Handle routine tax questions, research tax issues, and look for opportunities to provide additional services.
• Assist in tax field exams and any tax notice resolutions.
• Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients.
• Assist with managing, training, and developing staff.

About YOU!

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Eligible to sit (with 150 credit hours) or working towards obtaining CPA.
• 4+ years of experience in public accounting industry at a mid-market firm.
• Must have daily access to reliable transportation for travel to and from client locations and our offices in both Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

What We Value:

• Building strong relationships, being responsive, being proactive, and continued learning and mentoring.
• Supporting your career growth. We recognize good work and are proud to offer promotions at an accelerated pace compared to the industry average.

What we offer:

• Competitive health insurance choices that include flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off in addition to paid holidays.
• 401K profit sharing.
• Discretionary performance-based annual bonuses (for eligible employees).
• Paid Parental leave.
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time.
• Team lunches every Tuesday, and busy season meals/allowances.
• Miller Cooper Communities (employee resource groups).
• Opportunities for reduced work schedules.
• Employee and client referral bonus program.
• Commuter Benefits

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including internal salary alignment, market data, and the candidate’s qualifications - including, but not limited to, specialty skills, prior relevant industry experience, and relevant degrees or certifications (e.g., CPA, JD). The salary range estimated below is inclusive of all departments within the Firm, and offered salaries may vary within the given range depending on the specific department. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this level is$83,000 - $110,000, not including discretionary annual bonus and other competitive benefits.