Entry Level Full Time 2024 Tax Staff - Chicago

Citrin Cooperman is seeking Entry LevelTax Staff to join us in November 2024. We are a growing, nationally recognized professional services firm with over 400 partners and 2,400 total professionals in 25 offices. The firm was founded in 1979 by Joel Cooperman and Niles Citrin and today is the 25th largest accounting and consulting firm in the United States, and third among mid-Atlantic firms. Our daily mission is to help our clients "focus on what counts." We are driven to meet this mission by our passion for providing clients with an objective viewpoint and insightful advice on whatever challenges they bring to the table.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Prepare various tax returns (1040s, 1041s, 1065s, 1120s), tax extensions and tax projections
• Organizing tax information
• Assisting with tax notices and examinations
• Assisting with tax audits, perform light research projects and monitor and review financial information
• Maintain working knowledge of tax software used in office

The ideal candidate must:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, MST is a plus
• Obtain or plan to obtain 150 credit hours for CPA eligibility
• Possess general knowledge of federal, state and local tax laws – corporate, individual, trust, gifts, and partnership taxation
• Be able to apply basic accounting principles to engagements
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be highly motivated
• Have outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Works cooperatively in teams
• Have the ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of CCH Axcess, Caseware, and GoFileRoom is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.