Senior Associate - Tax Services

About Founder's CPA

Founder's CPA was founded in 2017 and is now an industry-leading accounting firm located in Chicago that focuses on outsourced accounting, tax, and CFO services for venture-backed startups. We refuse to accept the inefficient and burdensome “old school” approach to accounting and offer a modern approach that improves the client experience. This approach enables us to provide deeper and more meaningful value in our role as a trusted advisor.

What We Value

• Diversity and the unique perspectives and strengths each team member brings to our firm.
• #FIOTA (Figure it out then ask) - By embracing an entrepreneurial mindset, you can exhibit a natural curiosity to develop answers to questions and understand why one way could be better than another.
• Authentic Relationships - Care deeply for others, but be willing to challenge them directly to be the best version of themselves, while also embracing constructive feedback as an opportunity to grow.
• Accountability - Produce a product that you're proud of, but know your own limitations. Trust in your coworkers' abilities and the reliability of others.
• Teach Others to Fish - Share knowledge while being a thoughtful communicator. Be patient, understanding, and aware that everyone may not be as capable as you are.
• Thoughtful Communication - Communication should strive to be appropriately delivered, timely, thorough, and solutions-focused. Learn more about what our team members and clients have to say about us here.

What You'll Do

• Preparation & review of corporate 1120 tax returns
• Preparation & review of partnership 1065 tax returns
• Preparation & review of s-corporation 1120S tax returns
• Preparation & review of individual 1040 tax returns & Schedule C
• Calculating gains & losses for cryptocurrency mining, staking, trading, and DeFi transactions for both individuals and companies
• R&D tax credit studies & calculations
• Tax research and planning projects (i.e. state tax nexus studies, notice resolution)

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar field
• 2+ years in a client service tax role
• Keen attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Natural curiosity and a strong desire to learn new skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Professionalism and commitment to exceptional communication and client service
• Tech-savvy and able to quickly learn new systems
• Experience with Quickbooks Online, ProConnect, CCH Axcess strongly preferred
• Experience with cryptocurrency tax topics is a plus
• CPA is preferred but not required
• Experience in tax research using Bloomberg research tools is a plus

Perks

• Casual dress
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including profit sharing bonuses
• Autonomy of work and ability to grow quickly within the company
• A company culture that places emphasis on individual career goals
• Opportunity to work on a variety of innovative clients in emerging industries

Compensation

This position is for immediate hire, paid commensurate with the candidate's experience. Our target range for the role is 75k-110k. The position also includes benefit offerings such as medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and commuter benefits.