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Senior Tax Accountant

Jobot

  • Chicago, IL
  • Today
  • $100,000–$135,000 Per Year

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Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$100,000–$135,000 Per Year
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded2018
Websitehttp://www.jobot.com

Description

Top Chicago Law Firm Seeks Hybrid Senior Tax Accountant

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin Shilney
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Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us:

Top law firm in downtown Chicago

Why join us?
  • Competitive Compensation: Up to $135,000 base salary (DOE) + Bonuses
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance
  • Backup Childcare and Eldercare
  • Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development: Real opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Collaborative Work Environment: Partner directly with firm leadership, outside tax advisors, and colleagues across offices and time zones
  • Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days WFH


Job Details
  • Calculate quarterly income tax estimates, including federal withholding, state nonresident withholding, pass through entity taxes, and composite taxes
  • Coordinate tax schedules supporting the firm’s U.S. tax returns across multiple entities
  • Collect and review annual partner state tax elections covering withholding, composite, and PTE
  • Support the annual K-1 distribution to active partners, retired partners, and partner accountants
  • Liaise with tax preparers and nonresident equity partners on their U.S. tax filings
  • Review indirect tax filings prepared by staff, including sales and use, gross receipts, and personal property taxes
  • Review and draft responses to U.S. tax notices received by the firm and nonresident equity partners
  • Coordinate the annual IRS tax residency certificate process
  • Lead documentation and coordination for firm tax audits with internal and external stakeholders
  • Work with staff on the fixed asset process, including review of tax depreciation calculations
  • Manage tax aspects of global secondments, coordinating among outside advisors, payroll, and secondees
  • Take on other duties as needed to support firm goals

Qualifications Needed
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
  • CPA or EA certification required
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive tax accounting and compliance experience
  • Hands on experience with tax compliance; working knowledge of tax rules and regulations preferred
  • Partnership tax experience preferred, especially K-1s, composite filings, and PTE elections
  • Prior Big 4 experience preferred
  • Strong Excel and Word skills
  • Familiarity with fixed asset depreciation rules and software; BNA Fixed Assets or similar a plus
  • Proven ability to juggle multiple deadlines with accuracy and handle confidential partner information with discretion


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