Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description

This is a direct hire, hybrid role located in Chicago, IL.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, three days onsite

Pay Rate: $103,000 to $136,000 DOE

Our client, an international law firm, is looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to add to their team!

Senior Tax Accountant Responsibilities:

• Prepare the calculation of quarterly income tax estimates, including federal withholding, state non-resident withholding taxes, pass-through entity taxes, and composite taxes
• Coordinate the preparation of various tax schedules used for the client's U.S. tax returns for multiple entities
• Collect and review annual partner state tax elections, including withholding, composite, pass-through entity, and related elections
• Support the annual K-1 distribution process to active partners, retired partners, and partner accountants
• Liaise with tax preparers and nonresident equity partners to facilitate the nonresident partners’ U.S. tax filings
• Review various indirect tax filings prepared by staff, including sales and use taxes, gross receipts taxes, and personal property taxes
• Review and draft responses to notices received by the client and nonresident equity partners regarding U.S. taxes
• Coordinate the annual IRS tax residency certificate process
• Coordinate responses for tax audits, including gathering documentation and working with internal and external stakeholders
• Work with tax staff on the fixed asset process, including review of tax depreciation calculations and related reporting
• Coordinate tax-related aspects of global secondments, including communications among outside tax advisors, internal payroll departments, and secondees

Senior Tax Accountant Qualifications:

• Active CPA required
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• A minimum of 4 years of progressive tax accounting and compliance experience required
• Experience with tax compliance required
• Prior “Big 4” experience preferred
• Partnership tax experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills required
• Familiarity with fixed asset depreciation rules and related fixed asset software; knowledge of BNA Fixed Assets or similar fixed asset programs preferred

This is a direct hire, hybrid role located in Chicago, IL.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, three days onsite

Pay Rate: $103,000 to $136,000 DOE

City Staffing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our business. As a women-owned and operated business, WBE certified, we recognize the importance of creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all individuals regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, ability, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, or sexual orientation.