Senior Tax Associate

About the role

Prosperity Partners is a Chicago-based public accounting firm providing tax, accounting, and personal finance services to dynamic businesses, high net-worth individuals, and family offices. We are seeking an energetic tax professional to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm’s practice by providing tax preparation and consulting services to clients.
• Prepare workpapers and research complex tax issues.
• Communicate effectively with clients to ensure accurate and timely service delivery.
• Work in a deadline-driven environment with demanding clients.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years' public accounting experience.
• A strong work ethic and exceptional leadership qualities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Accounting degree from an accredited four-year university.
• CPA designation or progress towards passing the exam.
• Experience preparing tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships, Corporations, and Trusts.
• Proven understanding of complex accounting entries.
• Self-management, prioritization of assignments, and client interaction skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complicated matters to clients or government agencies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to meet deadlines and multitask.
• An enthusiasm for technical topics and a willingness to learn through research, continuing professional education (CPE), and discussions with peers.
• A positive attitude and a respectful work environment.
• A self-motivated individual who seeks new projects and recognizes their own strengths and weaknesses.
• The availability to work in the office at least 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a tax-focused position.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritize assignments, and interface with clients.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to communicate complicated matters to clients or government agencies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to meet deadlines and to multi-task.
• An enthusiasm for technical topics and interested in learning opportunities via research, CPE, and discussions with peers.
• Contributes to an established culture of positivity and respect.
• A self-motivated to seek new projects.
• Recognizes strengths and weaknesses and appreciates peer feedback.
• The availability to work in the office at least 3 days per week.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in tax law and accounting principles.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of tax software and tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $90,000 USD - $120,000 USD.
• Equity compensation.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) with company contribution, and more.

Pay

$90,000 USD - $120,000 USD

Schedule

Three days per week in-office work schedule.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Education
• and more.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from a wide range of candidates.