Experienced Senior Tax Associate

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Experienced Senior Tax Associate to join our team in our Chicago, IL office. You will provide services to predominantly U.S.‑bound international businesses (primarily German/European) in the manufacturing and distribution industry. If you are seeking a dynamic workplace backed by supportive team members, competitive benefits, and a unique (global) client base, then we might be the firm for you!

• Review (80%) and Preparation (20%) Federal and state corporate and partnership tax returns
• Assist with the preparation and review of income tax provisions for corporate taxpayers under ASC 740
• Act as a point of contact for clients, answering ad‑hoc tax‑related inquiries, handling notices, and addressing client requests
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of work while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality
• Perform technical tax research on a variety of Federal, state, and international tax topics
• Stay up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations; performance in‑depth tax search, deliver timely and high‑quality services that exceed client expectations
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff associates and interns

• Minimum 3‑5 years of experience in federal and state income tax, including experience in public accounting
• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Masters degree in Accounting/Taxation
• Experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry
• CCH Axcess tax experience
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills in English
• Process‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task
• Demonstrate responsibility, take ownership of tasks, and collaborate effectively as a team player

• Strong corporate tax compliance and tax provision experience
• CPA license or similar certification
• Pro System fx Engagement

• 401K plan (with 3% salary paid employer contributions)
• Medical coverage
• Paid Dental coverage
• Employee and Dependent life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Day of Service annually
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid time off – 25 days for all full‑time employees!
• Paid holidays
• Additional paid holiday following 4/15 deadline
• Paid parking/public transportation reimbursement
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement & training
• Paid time off on days sitting for CPA Exam
• Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam

• We keep our employees current by supplying cutting‑edge technology and access to learning opportunities
• We invest in the growth of our team members through regular feedback sessions
• We recharge as a team by celebrating deadlines and gathering at organized firm events
• We applaud the achievement of both career and personal milestones for individual team members on a firm‑wide basis

Unlike firms that may hint at an international work environment, Rödl & Partner USA offers a truly global workplace. Every day, R&P employees are immersed in a diverse intercultural setting where it's common to hear colleagues or clients speaking different languages, sharing cultural traditions from their home countries, or explaining unique perspectives. Whether a team member is from the US or abroad, this inclusive culture supports the global vision established at our worldwide headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and drives the Firm’s success in the international marketplace.

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Our focus on the accounting, assurance, and tax needs of foreign, family‑owned midsized (“Mittelstand”) businesses operating in the U.S. carries forward from our two founding firms. Rödl & Partner (founded in 1977 in Nuremberg, Germany) and Langford de Kock & Co. (founded in 1976 in Atlanta, GA) and their merger in 2001.

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