Tax Accountant

Jobot is a full‑service accounting and business advisory firm headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace with additional offices in Chicago and Joliet. We serve family‑owned and closely‑held businesses across the entire life cycle, from audit and tax to consulting services. Education, integrity, people, care and trust guide how we train staff and serve clients. Position Overview Hybrid work schedule; Salary $80,000–$110,000 per year. Base salary with performance‑based bonus, 401(k) with profit‑sharing, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, health & wellness time, paid holidays. Responsibilities Engage with clients and staff to drive proactive tax planning. Prepare and review business, fiduciary, and individual tax returns. Manage income‑tax correspondence and build strong client relationships. Train and mentor staff, improving return‑preparation efficiency and growing tax expertise. Analyze complex technical tax issues to guide client decisions. Gain exposure to foreign taxation, sales and use tax, and payroll tax. Qualifications CPA or EA designation required or actively pursuing one. Progressive experience in the tax department of a CPA firm. Strong background in preparing individual and business tax returns. Experience reviewing returns prepared by others. Skill in tax research across multiple resources. Benefits Competitive compensation with annual bonus linked to goals. 401(k) with profit‑sharing. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, critical illness, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability. Generous PTO, health & wellness time, paid holidays. Structured growth: quarterly reviews, mentoring program. Professional development: internal/external CPE, staff development program, CPA reimbursement. Hybrid schedule, casual dress on non‑client‑facing days. EEO Statement Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment with no regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or other protected categories, as required by applicable law. Background Checks and Privacy Jobot may conduct background checks with your authorization and will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, or local law. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile is subject to Jobot’s Privacy Policy, California Worker Privacy Notice, and Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools, available at jobot.com/legal. #J-18808-Ljbffr