Tax & Accounting Lead; CPA)

South Key is searching for a Tax & Accounting Lead (CPA) for one of its clients!

Prairie View Wealth & Tax Advisors helps clients shatter their Fishbowls and live their Two-Comma Life through integrated wealth management, financial planning, tax planning, and tax preparation. They build deep relationships where clients feel more like family than business, and they're growing their tax and accounting practice.

Frankfort, IL (main office), on-site 5 days a week

Base: $90 - $110,000

Bonus: up to 10% annually, based on business growth

Tired of the commute downtown? Lead a tax and accounting team close to home at Prairie View's Frankfort headquarters.

As Tax & Accounting Lead, you'll lead a team of Accounting & Tax Specialists and Associates. You'll keep deadlines on track, make sure every deliverable is accurate and on time, and be the go-to expert when your team has tax and accounting questions. You'll report to the Head of Tax Operations.

• Manage and coach your team of Specialists and Associates
• Monitor workload and deadlines so deliverables go out accurately and on time
• Resolve discrepancies in client books and recommend improvements
• Serve as the escalation point for tax and accounting questions
• Review tax and accounting work for accuracy and quality before delivery
• Spot additional client needs and service opportunities
• Raise operational or HR concerns to the Head of Tax Operations

• 4+ years of tax and/or accounting experience, including reviewing others' work
• Hands-on experience with accounting software
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and client communication
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines

• Lead a team at headquarters, close to leadership
• A bonus tied directly to the growth you help create
• A growing, integrated tax-to-wealth firm with a relationship-first culture