Senior Tax Associate

Sassetti is a public accounting firm based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Our firm is a two-time winner of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For and a BDO Alliance Workplace Culture Award winner in 2023. Sassetti is a dynamic and reputable public accounting firm committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients with a focus on integrity, innovation, and client satisfaction.

We believe our people are our number one asset and strive to ensure they feel valued, can grow, prosper, and be happy. Sassetti is currently seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our tax team.

This is a hybrid position requiring presence in the office 2-3 times a week.

• Preparation of partnerships, corporations, S‑corporations, 990s, trusts, and individual income tax returns
• Preparation of payroll and sales tax returns
• Part of a multi‑disciplinary team helping to provide industry knowledge and experience
• Provide timely, high‑quality client services that meet or exceed client expectations
• Work with the tax team to ensure the various components of the tax process are performed—including preparing, organizing, and maintaining engagement work papers and files, tax planning, and quarterly estimates with direct client interaction
• Research tax and accounting issues, in addition to determining alternative solutions
• Begin to participate in firm’s practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community, and industry activities

• Three or more years of public accounting experience in preparing individual and business flow‑through entity tax returns
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting; CPA license preferred but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to articulate complex information
• Experience with CCH Axcess Tax software and Checkpoint RIA Research is a plus
• Must be able to multi‑task
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Excel/Word and Quick Books

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience: $78,000–$106,000
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401(k) Safe Harbor with 3% employer contribution
• Generous PTO
• Paid holiday break the last week of the year
• Hybrid work schedule and Summer Fridays in July
• Bonus program and incentive opportunities
• Professional development opportunities

If you are a dedicated professional seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading public accounting firm, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Sassetti is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates all backgrounds to apply.
An Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V

Because our team members are trusted to handle sensitive information, we require all candidates who receive and accept employment offers to complete a background check before being hired.