Senior Tax Associate

Responsibilities

• Prepares partnership, S corporation, C corporation, and individual tax returns, along with related workpapers and supporting schedules
• Understands the impact of entity activity on individual tax returns, including reporting of pass-through income and loss limitations
• Utilizes trial balance and entity-level workpaper management software to analyze client information and support efficient tax return preparation
• Prepares Schedule M-1 adjustments, including common book-to-tax differences such as meals & entertainment, depreciation, and nondeductible expenses
• Demonstrates foundational understanding of state tax concepts
• Applies core tax concepts while preparing returns, including MACRS depreciation, Section 179, and bonus depreciation
• Identifies and communicates tax and accounting issues to other staff, Partners, and clients

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 2 years of public accounting tax experience working on entity tax
• Knowledge of MS Office products
• Ability to provide exceptional client service as well as develop trusted client relationships
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills

About the Role

This position is hybrid in our Chicago office but is largely remote with the flexibility for you to choose when you would like to work in the office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with the range of $85,000 to $105,000, with annual merit increases
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
• 35-hour workweek during non-busy season

Schedule

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Internet Policy

We require an internet plan with the following minimum upload and download speeds for best connection: 100+ Mbps download and 20+ Mbps upload. Home Wi-Fi should be password protected.