Tax Associate

About the role

Prosperity Partners ("Prosperity") is a Chicago-headquartered professional services firm offering best-in-class tax, accounting, transaction advisory and personal finance services to dynamic businesses, high net-worth individuals, and family offices. With offices throughout the United States and private equity backing, Prosperity is seeking an energetic tax professional to support our fast-growing business. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, superb accounting skills, budding leadership qualities and excellent communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with a wide variety of company clients, from early-stage, fast-growth companies to high net worth families
• Participate in accounting and tax projects
• Prepare business, individual and trust income tax returns
• Research and analyze complex tax issues
• Assist with complex merger and acquisition transactions
• Respond to routine tax notices
• Be able to multi-task, respond to demanding client needs and thrive in a deadline-driven industry

Qualifications

• Accounting Degree from an accredited four-year university
• CPA designation or working to obtain CPA qualification
• Prior accounting experience via full-time employment
• A strong interest in taxation is important
• Proven understanding of transactional accounting and entries and the ability to draft GAAP-based financial reports
• Proficient in accounting/tax software programs such as Quickbooks, Intacct, Prosystem FX, and/or CCH Axcess is strongly preferred
• Success in prior work experience with the ability to self-manage & prioritize assignments and client interface
• A strong work ethic combined with a positive, collaborative attitude
• Self-motivated and comfortable excelling in both solo and team driven environments
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Availability to work in the office at least 2 days per week

Benefits

Prosperity Partners is a people-focused professional services business with a strong culture, talented professionals, and exceptional clients. We offer a dynamic environment, significant growth opportunities, equity participation, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Pay

Annual Salary Range: $75,000 USD - $90,000 USD

Schedule

Due to the collaborative nature of our work, employees are expected to be in the office two days per week.