Senior Tax Accountant

A bit about us:

Top law firm in downtown Chicago

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Up to $120,000 base salary (DOE) + Bonuses
• Company 7.5% match on 401K
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Professional Development: Real opportunities for growth and advancement
• Collaborative Work Environment: Partner directly with firm leadership, outside tax advisors, and colleagues across offices and time zones
• Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days WFH

Job Details

• Calculate quarterly income tax estimates, including federal withholding, state nonresident withholding, pass through entity taxes, and composite taxes
• Coordinate tax schedules supporting the firm's U.S. tax returns across multiple entities
• Collect and review annual partner state tax elections covering withholding, composite, and PTE
• Support the annual K-1 distribution to active partners, retired partners, and partner accountants
• Liaise with tax preparers and nonresident equity partners on their U.S. tax filings
• Review indirect tax filings prepared by staff, including sales and use, gross receipts, and personal property taxes
• Review and draft responses to U.S. tax notices received by the firm and nonresident equity partners
• Coordinate the annual IRS tax residency certificate process
• Lead documentation and coordination for firm tax audits with internal and external stakeholders
• Work with staff on the fixed asset process, including review of tax depreciation calculations
• Manage tax aspects of global secondments, coordinating among outside advisors, payroll, and secondees
• Take on other duties as needed to support firm goals

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA or EA certification required
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive tax accounting and compliance experience
• Hands on experience with tax compliance; working knowledge of tax rules and regulations preferred
• Partnership tax experience preferred, especially K-1s, composite filings, and PTE elections
• Prior Big 4 experience preferred
• Strong Excel and Word skills
• Familiarity with fixed asset depreciation rules and software; BNA Fixed Assets or similar a plus
• Proven ability to juggle multiple deadlines with accuracy and handle confidential partner information with discretion

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