Senior Tax Accountant

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Tax Senior – Flexible Hybrid Work Environment in Greater Chicago Area.

We partnered with one of the largest independent full‑service accounting and consulting firms in the Chicagoland area with over 100 years of successful client service. They are a well‑established firm built through pure organic growth, without a single merger in their existence.

• Crain’s Chicago 10th largest firm (2022), Accounting Today’s 55th largest firm in the US, 10th in the Great Lakes region (2023).
• Large Firm Opportunities with a top‑tier client base, 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.
• First year seniors 70% review and 30% preparation, experienced seniors 100% review of tax returns for Partnerships (1065), and S and C‑corps (1120), Individuals (1040) and others, as assigned.
• Handle routine client tax questions, research tax issues, and work with clients to collect necessary information for tax return completion and compliance.
• 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 training and developing staff and interns.

• Review and prepare tax returns for Partnerships (1065), S and C‑corps (1120), Individuals (1040) and others.
• Handle routine client tax questions and research tax issues.
• Collect necessary information from clients for tax return completion and compliance.
• Assist in tax field exams and tax notice resolutions.
• Identify opportunities to expand services to clients and inform senior management.
• Support training and development of staff and interns.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Eligible to sit (with 150 credit hours) or working toward obtaining CPA.
• 2+ years of experience in public accounting industry at a mid‑market firm.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave

$85,000.00/yr - $/yr

Greater Chicago Area

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing

Accounting

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team as part of a firm that invests heavily in the personal and professional development of its staff. For more information, please contact Hunter Walder of Engtal who is managing the search.