Trusts & Estates Tax Specialist - #366927

$80k - $200k

TGC Talent

Job Description

Our client is a long-established, independent CPA firm serving closely held businesses and their owners. The firm has no plans to sell or merge. Its practice is advisory, not compliance-only, and there is a real path to partnership.

The Role

You will be, or grow into, the firm’s go-to authority on trust and estate taxation, working directly with clients.

Prepare and review trust, estate, gift and related income tax returns
Advise on trust and estate tax planning, including complex trusts and ESBTs
Support related S corporation, partnership and individual clients

Requirements

4+ years of public accounting tax experience, including at a CPA firm in 2023 or later
Hands-on trusts and estates specialty (not generalist exposure)
Current federal and Illinois tax knowledge
Chicagoland-based. No relocation or visa sponsorship.
On-site to start, with local client travel
Clean background and IDFPR record
CPA or EA preferred

Schedule

Busy seasons: 55+ hrs/week, including Saturdays 9–4
Off-season: 40–50 hrs/week. Hybrid is available for candidates with 8+ years of experience.
1,675 billable hour target

Compensation & Benefits

$80,000–$200,000 base, depending on experience
Paid overtime, banked as time off or cash
Lifetime commission on clients you bring in (optional)
Generous profit sharing / 401(k) contribution
Employee health premium 100% covered, plus disability, life insurance, PTO and a partnership track

Interested? Apply here or email View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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