Tax Staff Accountant

Job Description

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The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-office role at a boutique public accounting firm, located in Park Ridge, IL. The firm provides comprehensive tax and accounting services to individuals and closely held businesses throughout the Chicago area. This role is crucial for preparing various tax returns and contributing to the firm’s commitment to building long-term client relationships and supporting team growth and professional development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Park Ridge, IL
• Pay: $60000–$80000 yearly
• Team: Works closely with experienced managers and partners in a collaborative setting.
• Mission: Prepare various tax returns and assist with accounting services for individuals and closely held businesses.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare Tax Returns: Prepare individual, partnership, S-corporation, and trust tax returns.
• Assist with Tax Planning and Compliance: Support engagements related to tax planning and compliance.
• Organize and Analyze Client Financial Information: Manage and review client financial data.
• Communicate Client and Tax Matters: Liaise with senior staff regarding client questions and various tax matters.
• Support Bookkeeping and Sales & Use Tax Filings: Assist with bookkeeping and Sales & Use Tax filings for select tax clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An early-career accountant looking to build a long-term career in public accounting.
• Experience: Experience preparing tax returns is required; public accounting or professional tax preparation experience is preferred.
• Skills: Possesses strong attention to detail, organizational skills, excellent communication, and interpersonal abilities, coupled with an eagerness to learn and grow within public accounting.