Staff Accountant
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listed on 2026-09-07
Listing for:
GPAC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance, Public Accounting, Auditor Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance, Auditor Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Staff Accountant
This company is looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team with the intent of grooming and training them to eventually take over the firm. Firm currently is operating at a ratio of 60% Tax, 30% write up's, & 10% Audit work.
Tax Associate Responsibilities:- Organizing and analyzing clients' financial information
- Taking advantage of opportunities to minimize tax liability through deductions
- Preparing necessary forms for filing taxes
- Advising clients about tax liabilities and other tax-related matters
- Filing tax returns on paper or electronically on behalf of clients
- Establishing and updating client records
- Keeping abreast of current IRS and state and local tax rules and regulations and ensuring full compliance
- Assisting with audits by gathering financial information and meeting with auditors as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- CPA preferred or eligible
- 2+ years of proven experience in public accounting
- Analytical skills to review financial information
- Arithmetic and accounting skills to correctly complete tax forms
- Strong written and oral communication skills to explain information to clients
- Extensive knowledge of IRS rules and regulations as well as state and local tax laws
- Familiarity with tax preparation and accounting software and electronic tax filing systems
- Multitasking skills to handle multiple clients' tax preparations at the same time
- Organizational skills to maintain clean records
- Strong time management skills to complete work within strict deadlines
- $70,000-$100,000
To be considered, please apply with a resume. If you have any other questions or wish to discuss any other Public Accounting positions, reach out to
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