Tax Senior

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Tax Senior | Lincolnshire, IL 60069 | Hybrid/Remote Flexibility

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Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded nearly four decades ago and based in Lincolinshire, Illinois, we are a full service CPA firm that has spent that time helping individuals and businesses across a wide range of industries plan smarter and grow with confidence. Our team handles tax, audit, accounting, consulting, and advisory work for clients in real estate, construction, manufacturing, medical, hospitality, nonprofit, and professional services. We take pride in giving every client the kind of personalized attention that gets lost at bigger firms, and we've built a culture where people genuinely like working together and want to see each other succeed.

Why join us?

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO plus a flexible summer schedule
• Hybrid and Remote Flexibility
• Collaborative Culture: A supportive, people first team where you'll work directly with Partners and clients, not buried under layers of bureaucracy
• Career Growth: Clear path for advancement, ongoing CPA support, and referral bonuses for building out the team
• Work Variety: Exposure to closely held businesses and high net worth individuals across seven different industries

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corps, C corps, and trusts/estates
• Research complex tax issues and bring practical solutions back to clients
• Assist with tax planning strategies aimed at minimizing client liabilities
• Review staff accountant work and provide coaching and technical guidance
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive, ongoing communication
• Spot tax saving opportunities and other advisory services clients might not know to ask for
• Handle IRS and state tax notices, audits, and examinations
• Take part in year end tax planning meetings with clients
• Manage several engagements at once while hitting deadlines
• Stay sharp on the latest federal and state tax law changes
• Partner with Managers and Partners on complex engagements and special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA license or actively pursuing one, preferred
• Minimum of 3 to 6+ years of recent public accounting tax experience
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing both individual and business tax returns
• Solid understanding of federal and state tax regulations
• Experience conducting tax research and planning
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

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