Tax Associate
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for:
Knott LLP
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-13
Job specializations:
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Accounting
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Finance & Banking
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Role
We’re looking for a Tax Associate to join our growing team. You’ll prepare and review returns and support tax planning engagements. This is a good fit for someone who wants exposure to complex, cross-border work early in their career and who cares about accuracy and clear communication with clients.
What You’ll Do- Prepare federal and state returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships, corporations, S corporations, and nonprofits (Forms 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120, 1120-S, 990, and related schedules)
- Prepare international information returns, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8621, 8865, and 1120-F
- Support LLC and corporate formation engagements and the annual filings that follow
- Research tax issues and draft memos supporting planning recommendations
- Help respond to IRS notices and assist with past-due filing and penalty relief matters
- Collect documents and answer questions from clients through our client portal
- Maintain organized, review-ready work papers
- Meet internal and filing deadlines across a high-volume engagement calendar
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or a related field
- [1-3] years of experience in tax preparation at a CPA firm, law firm, or tax practice
- Working knowledge of U.S. federal income tax for individuals and businesses
- Strong attention to detail and comfort working with deadlines
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and tax preparation software [e.g., Drake, Pro Series, Lacerte, Ultra Tax, CCH]
- CPA, EA, or JD in Taxation (or actively pursuing a designation)
- Familiarity with practice management and client portal tools
Position Requirements
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