Senior Tax Associate

Tax SeniorLocation: Lincolnshire, ILSchedule: Hybrid, 3 days per week in officeAbout the OpportunityOur client is a Top-25 middle-market professional services firm with more than 50 years of history and over 3,000 professionals across the United States. Originally established on the East Coast, the firm is now expanding its presence in the Chicago market and is looking to add a Tax Senior to its growing Lincolnshire team.This is a unique opportunity to join an established national firm while still being early enough in the Chicago expansion to have a meaningful role in the growth of the local office. The team is looking for someone who wants to continue developing their technical skills, take on greater responsibility, and build strong relationships with both clients and colleagues.What You'll DoPrepare and review complex individual, trust, partnership, and corporate tax returnsTake a lead role throughout the tax engagement process, from planning through completionResearch and assist with complex tax matters and develop thoughtful solutions for clientsIdentify tax planning opportunities and help clients minimize or defer tax liabilitiesWork directly with clients and build strong, long-term relationshipsManage multiple engagements and competing deadlines throughout the yearReview work prepared by more junior team members and provide guidance and feedbackCollaborate closely with Managers, Partners, and other members of the Tax teamContinue developing your technical expertise through exposure to a variety of clients and tax mattersContribute to the growth and development of the Chicago office as the local team expandsAbout the Tax PracticeThe firm's Tax practice offers a broad range of services, giving team members the opportunity to work with a diverse client base and continue expanding their expertise. Areas of focus include:Business TaxIndividual TaxState & Local TaxR&D Tax CreditsInternational TaxPrivate Client ServicesWhat We're Looking For3+ years of tax experience within a public accounting environmentStrong experience preparing and/or reviewing individual, partnership, and/or corporate tax returnsCPA license or active progress toward CPA certification preferredStrong technical tax and research skillsExcellent communication and client relationship skillsExperience reviewing work and providing guidance to staffAbility to manage multiple engagements and competing deadlinesStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsA proactive, curious mindset with a genuine interest in learning and taking on new challengesIf you're interested in learning more about the opportunity, please feel free to reach out to Casey Crawford with Verital who is managing the search.