Sr. Tax Accountant

Job Overview

We are a locally owned family CPA firm in the northern suburbs looking for a full‑time Senior Tax Staff Accountant to join our growing firm.

Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 per year.

The role involves a wide range of tax‑related tasks, including real estate tax, federal and state tax, income tax, tax planning, and tax accounting. The successful candidate will work directly with clients, preparing a variety of tax returns, including individual, partnership, corporate (C and S), estates, trusts, and nonprofits. The role also involves limited bookkeeping to complete tax returns and update clients’ books.

• Prepare and review a variety of tax returns, including individual, partnership, corporate (C and S), estates, trusts, and nonprofits.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Provide expert tax planning services to help clients minimize tax liabilities and ensure future financial stability.
• Perform tax accounting duties, accurately calculating tax liabilities, preparing tax documents, and maintaining tax records.
• Conduct thorough tax reviews to identify potential issues and propose effective solutions.
• Assist with limited bookkeeping duties to complete tax returns and update clients’ books.
• Stay updated with the latest tax laws and regulations, applying this knowledge to your work.
• Provide excellent customer service, building strong relationships with clients.

• A minimum of 4 years of tax experience.
• 4‑year Accounting degree is required.
• CPA preferred or on the CPA track.
• Extensive experience with real estate tax, federal and state tax, income tax, tax planning, and tax accounting.
• Proven experience preparing a variety of tax returns, including individual, partnership, corporate (C and S), estates, trusts, and nonprofits.
• Experience with limited bookkeeping to complete tax returns and update clients’ books.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions.

• Company Paid Continuing Education
• Company Paid Medical
• PTO

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.