Private Client Senior Tax Associate

About the role

Mowery & Schoenfeld is seeking an ambitious and curious tax professional with an interest in private client taxation, ongoing learning, and exemplary client service. As the Tax Senior Associate within our private client team, you will be:

• Preparing individual and trust returns
• Communicating effectively with clients, team members, company management, and regulatory bodies
• Involved in taxation processes from start to finish
• Mentoring associates and interns

You will receive one-on-one training and development with high visibility and a readiness track for growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant discipline
• 3+ years of tax experience in public accounting with at least 1 year at the senior associate level
• CPA or CPA-eligible
• Strong written communication skills
• Project and time management skills
• Ability to work remotely and independently

Skills and attributes

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Intellectually curious – You think critically, ask better questions, and don’t settle for surface-level answers
• Hardworking – You bring determination and follow-through, especially when it matters most
• Personable – You build trust naturally—with clients and teammates alike
• Driven – You care about growth, accountability, and becoming exceptional at your craft
• Client Service Oriented – You understand that responsiveness, quality, and relationships define great firms

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Take initiative without waiting to be asked
• Care about the details and the bigger picture
• Communicate clearly and confidently
• Are career-driven and motivated
• Want to be part of a team that pushes each other to be better

About the firm

Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is an accounting and advisory services firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with satellite offices in the Chicago Loop, Downtown Miami, and the Philippines. Our organization focuses on providing personalized service to each client, building lasting and trusted relationships. The firm comprises 20 partners and over 200 employees, ranking among the top ten firms in Illinois and one of the largest accounting firms in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business.

We offer comprehensive tax, assurance, transaction advisory, outsourced accounting, wealth management, international tax, and business advisory services. Through our M&S Cares program, we prioritize giving back and provide opportunities for our team to support our larger community. The firm has been recognized as a Best Firms to Work For and Best Firms for Women by Accounting Today, as well as a Best Place to Work in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. We’ve also received the Illinois CPA Society's Time and Talent Public Service Volunteerism Award.

Benefits

For details on our benefits, visit https://www.msllc.com/careers/our-benefits/.