Tax Associate

Tax Associate 

Prosperity Partners ("Prosperity") is a Chicago-headquartered professional services firm offering best-in-class tax, accounting, transaction advisory and personal finance services to dynamic businesses, high net-worth individuals, and family offices. With offices throughout the United States and private equity backing, Prosperity is seeking an energetic tax professional to support our fast-growing business. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, superb accounting skills, budding leadership qualities and excellent communication and client service skills.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Work with a wide variety of company clients, from early-stage, fast-growth companies to high net worth families;
• Participate in accounting and tax projects;
• Prepare business, individual and trust income tax returns;
• Research and analyze complex tax issues;
• Assist with complex merger and acquisition transactions;
• Respond to routine tax notices;
• Be able to multi-task, respond to demanding client needs and thrive in a deadline-driven industry.
  

Prosperity Partners provides a dynamic work environment, significant growth opportunities, and opportunity to work directly with company leaders. Candidates that work hard, enhance company culture, bring a positive attitude and behave ethically have excellent opportunities for annual advancement. Due to the collaborative nature of our work, employees are expected to be in the office two days per week.

Qualifications: 

• Accounting Degree from an accredited four-year university;
• CPA designation or working to obtain CPA qualification;
• Prior accounting experience via full-time employment. A strong interest in taxation is important;
• Proven understanding of transactional accounting and entries and the ability to draft GAAP-based financial reports;
• Proficient in accounting/tax software programs such as Quickbooks, Intacct, Prosystem FX, and/or CCH Axcess is strongly preferred;
• Success in prior work experience with the ability to self-manage & prioritize assignments and client interface;
• A strong work ethic combined with a positive, collaborative attitude;
• Self-motivated and comfortable excelling in both solo and team driven environments;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Availability to work in the office at least 2 days per week. 

Prosperity Partners is a people-focused professional services business with a strong culture, talented professionals, and exceptional clients. We offer a dynamic environment, significant growth opportunities, equity participation, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.