Senior Tax Accountant

About the role

Lauterbach & Amen is a well-established CPA firm specializing in tax, accounting, auditing and advisory services. The firm is a recognized leader in the accounting industry and has grown continuously over the past twenty years. With roots in governmental accounting, it has developed additional specialties to meet the needs of a diverse, strong and growing client base. The tax practice is a key area of strategic growth, offering professionals the opportunity to build client relationships, expand service offerings, and make a meaningful impact on the future of the firm. This full-time Senior Tax Accountant position is based at the office in Naperville, IL.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and communicate tax matters clearly and confidently.
• Prepare and review individual, corporate, partnership, and not-for-profit tax returns, including related schedules, calculations, and workpapers.
• Prepare and review estimated tax payments and extensions.
• Research and analyze federal, state, and local tax issues and translate conclusions into actionable client guidance.
• Assist clients with IRS and taxing-authority notices, correspondence, and issue resolution.
• Strengthen client relationships and identify opportunities to expand services.
• Participate in networking, referral development, and other business-development activities.
• Support growth in target industries and client segments aligned with your experience and interests.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping, accounting, and financial reporting to support tax planning and business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for bookkeeping, client accounting, and advisory services and collaborate with the firm’s specialists to deliver practical solutions.
• Partner with tax, audit, client accounting and advisory teams to provide coordinated client services.
• Stay current on tax legislation and share relevant developments with clients and colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Two to seven years of relevant public accounting or tax experience.
• Active CPA is required.

Skills

• Comfort working directly with clients, leading conversations, and developing professional relationships.
• Strong verbal & written communication abilities with various levels of management & clients.
• Desire to work in a team environment.
• UltraTax is preferred but not required.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, and strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, outward-facing mindset and genuine interest in helping cultivate new business.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a seasonal environment.
• Experience with not-for-profit, professional services, real estate, closely held businesses, or IRS matters is valuable but not required.
• Experience with QuickBooks, general bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, or client accounting and advisory services is a strong plus.
• Interest in understanding a client’s full financial picture, including the accounting records and business activities underlying its tax filings.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurances.
• 401(k) match.
• Starting paid time off benefit is 4 weeks.

Pay

The anticipated, average salary range for this position is $60,000-$100,000, with the final offer determined based on business-related factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, education, skill set, and professional certifications. As part of our compensation philosophy, offers are typically not made at the top of the range to allow room for future growth and salary progression over time.

Schedule

This is a full-time position based at the Naperville, IL office. The role requires the ability to travel locally and work additional hours during peak tax periods.