Senior Tax Associate

Take the Next Step in Your Tax Career

We are partnering with a well-established public accounting firm in the Chicago suburbs that is looking to add a Senior Tax Associate to its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional who wants to take on greater ownership, work directly with clients, and begin developing junior team members. You will gain exposure to a diverse client base and a broad mix of corporate, partnership, individual, trust, and multistate tax work.

The firm offers the resources and client complexity of a larger organization while maintaining a collaborative, people-focused environment where employees receive direct access to firm leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and review corporate, partnership, individual, trust, and multistate income tax returns
• Manage tax engagements from information gathering through final delivery
• Identify, research, and document federal and state tax issues
• Work directly with clients on tax planning, compliance, and year-round questions
• Prepare tax accrual workpapers and supporting documentation
• Recommend strategies that help clients maintain compliance and manage their tax obligations
• Review work completed by associates and provide constructive feedback
• Delegate assignments and help manage engagement deadlines
• Train and mentor junior members of the tax team
• Stay current on changes in federal, state, and local tax law

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• At least two years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience preparing and reviewing business and individual tax returns
• Knowledge of corporate, partnership, pass-through, trust, or multistate taxation
• Previous experience reviewing work or mentoring junior professionals
• CPA license, completed CPA exams, or active progress toward the CPA preferred
• Strong communication, research, and analytical skills
• Experience with CCH, RIA, BNA, or similar tax software is beneficial

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Clear opportunity to progress toward Tax Manager
• Direct involvement with clients and firm leadership
• Diverse tax work across businesses, individuals, and trusts
• Opportunity to supervise and develop junior professionals
• Established firm with a strong reputation in the Chicago market
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing education and professional development
• Formal mentorship opportunities
• Collaborative an