Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant

Robert Half is looking for a Tax Accountant to join a small public accounting firm in Orland Park, Illinois. In this role, you will support both individual and business clients by handling tax preparation, bookkeeping activities, and compliance-related work. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing detailed accounting tasks with client interaction and can manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax filings for individual and business clients with a focus on accuracy and timely submission.
• Manage client bookkeeping by posting journal entries, updating general ledger activity, and reconciling accounts on a recurring basis.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by recording financial activity and maintaining organized accounting records.
• Examine financial statements and related documents to identify inconsistencies, missing information, or items requiring follow-up.
• Compile and organize client financial data needed for tax reporting, compliance work, and internal file maintenance.
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain supporting documentation, respond to routine tax and bookkeeping questions, and provide progress updates.
• Perform tax research and apply current regulations to support compliance with filing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Help address tax notices, audit requests, and agency inquiries by gathering records and preparing supporting documentation.
• Maintain complete work papers and client files while monitoring deadlines to ensure all deliverables are completed on schedule.

This position offers a salary range of $80,000-$85,000 and comes with a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, vacation pay.