Posted 01/12/2026
Job Number: 15147
Sr Tax Accountant
Chicago, IL • Hybrid
Industry: Accounting
Job Category: Accounting
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $90,000 - $120,000/Annually
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Job Description
A dynamic, growth-focused accounting and advisory firm
Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000 / Year DOE
Senior Tax Accountant Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review complex tax returns including 1040s, C-corps, S-corps and nonprofits
- Work directly with partners on tax planning, compliance, and client advisory
- Manage client relationships for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals
- Support accounting and financial reporting for client entities
- Coordinate with attorneys on trusts, investments, and estate matters
- Review junior staff work for accuracy and compliance
- Assist with special projects, including audits, accounting reviews, and financial analyses
- Stay current on tax law changes and apply them to client strategies
- Support the firm through busy season and extended filing deadlines
Senior Tax Accountant Requirements:
- 4+ years of public accounting tax experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- Experience preparing complex individual and business tax returns
- Strong Excel, Word, and tax software skills
- Experience working in a public accounting firm
- Comfortable handling multiple client accounts at once
- Strong communication and client service skills
- CPA preferred or actively pursuing
Benefits:
· 5% – 12% annual bonus
- Hybrid schedule: Monday – Thursday onsite, Fridays remote
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- 6-7 weeks of PTO + Federal holidays
- Strong work-life balance outside of tax season
- A firm where people stay and retire
This is not a stepping-stone firm. If you want meaningful client work, strong pay, real benefits, and a place to build a career for the long haul, this is where you belong. Apply now! #LI-MH2
Job ID: a0CUm00003ZSaSrMAL
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