Tax Staff

Job Details

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Bohanon

Salary

$60,000 - $80,000 per year

A Bit About Us

Our client is a boutique public accounting firm located in the northern Chicago suburbs, providing comprehensive tax and accounting services to individuals and closely held businesses throughout the Chicago area. Their practice includes individual, partnership, S-corporation, and trust taxation, along with bookkeeping and sales tax services for many of their existing clients.

Why Join Us?

• Exceptional mentorship
• Grow your career
• Broad tax experience
• Paid for every hour you work
• Manageable busy season
• Competitive benefits

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, partnership, S-corporation, and trust tax returns
• Aid with tax planning and compliance engagements
• Organize and analyze client financial information
• Communicate with senior staff regarding client questions and tax matters
• Aid with bookkeeping and Sales & Use Tax filings for select tax clients
• Continue developing technical tax knowledge through hands-on training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Public accounting or professional tax preparation experience preferred
• Experience preparing tax returns
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow within public accounting

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000-$80,000
• Hourly position with overtime paid at 1.5x during busy season
• Employer-paid health insurance $300 HSA contribution
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match
• 10 paid holidays
• Two performance and salary reviews annually

Work Environment

This is a fully in-office position located in Park Ridge, Illinois. Employees work closely alongside partners and managers in a collaborative setting designed to encourage mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.