Accounting firm is seeking an experienced Tax Senior to join its team. This role is suited for a tax professional who enjoys working directly with clients, preparing and reviewing tax returns, assisting with tax planning, and taking on increasing responsibility within a public accounting environment.
What You’ll Do
Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals and business entities.
Handle tax engagements from planning through completion.
Prepare returns including 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S.
Assist with tax planning and research complex federal and state tax issues.
Work directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and resolve tax matters.
Identify potential tax issues and planning opportunities.
Assist Managers and Partners with client engagements and special projects.
Review work prepared by staff accountants and provide guidance as needed.
Mentor and assist in developing junior tax professionals.
Manage multiple engagements and deadlines throughout the tax season.
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
Assist with accounting and advisory projects as needed.
What You Need
CPA license or CPA eligibility preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3+ years of public accounting tax experience.
Strong experience preparing individual and business tax returns.
Working knowledge of federal and state taxation.
Experience with 1040, 1065, 1120, and/or 1120S returns.
Strong tax research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Experience reviewing tax returns or mentoring staff is a plus.
Real estate tax experience is a plus.
What They Offer
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development and continuing education
CPA support and career development
Hybrid work environment
Opportunity for long-term advancement
Collaborative and established public accounting environment
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, Washington (Remote)
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Career Developmentunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer/Client Researchunmatched
Federal Taxunmatched
Financeunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Local Taxunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Property Taxunmatched
Public Accountingunmatched
Retirement Planunmatched
State Taxunmatched
Tax Accountingunmatched
Tax Planningunmatched
Tax Regulationsunmatched
Tax Returnsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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