CPA/Senior Tax Preparer

Senior Tax Associate – Hybrid | Chicago, IL

Harmer Associates has been exclusively engaged by a long-standing family office client in downtown Chicago to identify a Senior Tax Associate for a newly created position on their growing team. This group manages complex partnership structures, private investments, and multi-entity filings with both U.S. and international exposure. The firm is known for its stable environment, strong quality-of-life balance, and professional, collegial culture.

Highlights

Newly created position due to continued growth

Hybrid schedule (typically two days in-office downtown)

Competitive, market-plus compensation and excellent benefits

Collaborative team environment with mentorship and exposure to senior leadership

Opportunity to broaden experience across federal, state, and international partnership taxation

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review complex partnership tax returns and supporting workpapers

Coordinate tax compliance and filings for U.S. and foreign entities

Conduct technical research and communicate findings to management

Assist with tax planning related to investment activities and structuring

Support process improvements to enhance compliance efficiency

Preferred Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or related field
• 4+ years of tax experience, ideally with exposure to partnership or investment entities
• CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of federal tax principles; international tax exposure a plus
• Candidates must be based in the Chicago area ; this is not a remote opportunity.
• This client will not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• The role is actively hiring with interviews underway.

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